Sealed with a kiss: Barcelona and Real Madrid are
interested in signing Ivanovic
Barcelona have made an enquiry for Branislav
Ivanovic as competition hots up for Chelsea's
defender.
Sportsmail
revealed that Real Madrid were willing to spend £15million on the
Serbia international and he confirmed the Spanish champions'
interest on Sunday.
However, Real's fierce La Liga rivals Barcelona have also
stepped in as they search for defensive reinforcements, with
prime target Thiago Silva looking likely to stay in Italy with AC
Milan.
Barcelona see Ivanovic as someone who can cover at right
back and central defence as well as giving them extra physical
presence.
Exit: Will Ivanovic join Drogba in departing Chelsea
this summer?
Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are also in the
frame. However, Chelsea do not want to sell the uncompromising
defender cheaply.
They are understood to value Ivanovic at £23m and his
suitors face some hard bargaining over the next few
weeks.
