Chelsea are in talks with Real Madrid over a double deal for defender Pepe and winger Angel Di Maria, according to reports in Spain.Reports last week had claimed Andre Villas-Boas wants to make Pepe his first signing as Chelsea manager, with speculation continuing about the 28-year-old's future at the Bernabeu.
Several Premier League clubs have shown an interest in the Portugal international, who has been urged by Real coach Jose Mourinho to stay at the club.
But he is yet to agree terms on a new contract and knows that Chelsea are prepared to offer him more money than the Spanish giants.
And according to Marca, Chelsea are also looking to lure Angel Di Maria away from the Spanish capital this summer.
Di Maria has only been at the club twelve months after joining last summer in a €25million move from Benfica.
But recently he spoke of how he wanted improved terms on his six-year deal, with his comments leaving Real unhappy after he went public with his demands.
Di Maria had last month said: "I am very pleased and happy after my season. I am now eager for a contract renewal because I was promised that if things went well, I would receive a new deal.
"I am very happy in Madrid and eager to renew before the Copa America if possible.
"I am really hoping the contract situation can be done as quickly as possible, but I am calm and I am waiting to see what happens."
Manchester United have also shown interest in Di Maria, who Mourinho is believed to be prepared to offload should he complete a deal for Brazil forward Neymar (see below).
The club are also - reluctantly - prepared to sell Pepe should he refuse to sign a new contract as he only has twelve months left on his existing deal.
Chelsea are believed to be ready to offer Pepe €5m a year if he moves to Stamford Bridge - a considerable amount more than the €4m which is believed to be Real Madrid's maximum offer.
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