Chelsea are looking to strengthen in defence in the summer transfer window, with David Alaba a potential target. (GETTY Images)
According to transfer news from Sky Germany (h/t Metro), Chelsea are set to lose out on the signing of David Alaba. Real Madrid have finalised a deal for the Bayern Munich defender, which could just end hopes for other sides who also wanted him.
David Alaba confirmed earlier this year that he would be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of this season upon the expiry of his contract. While there were no hints of which would be his next club, the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool were interested in him.
Chelsea view Alaba as a replacement for the ageing Thiago Silva, who is already 36. It had been reported that Thomas Tuchel had failed to convince Alaba to join the club and that the 28-year-old Austrian had also rejected the chance to sign for PSG.
However, it has been reported that Alaba has agreed to a 5-year deal with Real Madrid. While the contract is not signed yet, that should be done in the coming weeks.
Alaba has impressed during his long stay at Bayern but will leave the club as a free agent in the summer. It is now clear that he is set to join Real Madrid in a free transfer. Chelsea will feel hard done as they were also after the Austrian and will now have to look at other options.
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