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Chelsea transfer news: Thibaut Courtois’ agent is ringing Real Madrid EVERY DAY to try and sort a summer switch

Blues stopper apparently desperate to be reunited with his partner and child in Madrid

Jamie Gordon

Published: 8:34, 8 Feb 2017
Updated: 8:38, 8 Feb 2017

Chelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois has said he is the happiest he has been under Antonio Conte at Chelsea

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THIBAUT COURTOIS' agent is in constant contact with Real Madrid over a summer switch, according to reports in Spain.

The Blues stopper is apparently desperate to be reunited with his partner and kid, who still live in Madrid.

Thibaut Courtois is wanted by Real Madrid who could offer him a reunion with his kid — Thibaut Courtois is wanted by Real Madrid who could offer him a reunion with his kidCredit: Getty Images

And journalist Eduardo Inda said: "Thibaut Courtois is the second choice for the post.

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"The agent calls Real Madrid every day to to offer the player.

"It could give them an option to sign him because his contract ends in 2018.

"Chelsea would be willing to do business if Madrid drop their interest in taking Eden Hazard off them."

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Inda insists that Manchester United stopper David De Gea - who Real have been chasing for years - is still their No1 target.

But the Spaniard is valued at around £60million by United and has recently signed a new deal.

That makes Courtois, 24, a more realistic option as he has just 18 months left on his contract.

The Belgian enjoyed a superb spell in the Spanish capital with Atletico Madrid on a long-term loan from the Blues.

Antonio Conte will be desperate to keep hold of Courtois after he hit form — Antonio Conte will be desperate to keep hold of Courtois after he hit formCredit: Getty Images

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However, rumours about his desire to stay in London have refused to go away since Chelsea recalled him to replace Petr Cech.

Courtois has been in much improved form this season and Antonio Conte will be desperate to tie him down past 2018.

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