Real Madrid is now considered favorites to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.
Discussions have taken place and the preference of the Spanish international is supposed to be Madrid if they continue in negotiations.
Huijsen has a release clause of £ 50 million with Bournemouth prepared to accept conditions that must be paid for three episodes.
Liverpool and Chelsea have registered their interest, just like Arsenal and Newcastle United, but those clubs are now wary of the presence of Madrid in discussions.
The 20-year-old enjoyed an excellent season under Andoni Iraola and settled as one of the most promising centerbacks in the Premier League since he came from Juventus last summer.
Madrid had considered signing Huijsen earlier when he was a youth player in Malaga.
Chelsea has other center-backs on their list of Jorrel Hato from Ajax, Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, including.