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Chelsea’s pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente had been given a boost with reports claiming Real Madrid could be willing to let the 22-year-old leave in January.

Llorente impressed during his loan spell at Alaves last season but he has struggled for game time since returning to Real Madrid this season.

According to Marca via talkSPORT, the 22-year-old midfielder is desperate to leave Real Madrid in order to get more playing time and Real Madrid will review his situation in January.

Chelsea aren’t the only club interested in the 22-year-old midfielder. Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all reportedly interested in Llorente.