Rumours are flying about Cesc Fabregas's future at Chelsea after he was left on the bench against West Ham, with Real Madrid being a hot favourite to snap him up for between 20 and 25 million euros.
The Spain international, who played 49 games last season with the Blues and scored six goals, does not appear to have impressed new coach Antonio Conte, which could lead to a move back to Spain.
Los Blancos' interest in the 29-year-old is not new although last time he chose to their fierce rivals Barcelona for 34m euros in 2011 before being sold for 33m euros in 2014 to the London club then led by Jose Mourinho.
If they finally get their man, Cesc will become the 29th player to have signed for both Real and the Catalans, ing a formidable list including Michael Laudrup, Luis Enrique, Gheorghe Hagi and Javier Saviola, who was the last.