Chelsea are preparing a late bid for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni

Chelsea are poised to make a sensational splash in the final hours of the transfer window. The London club is set to submit an official bid to Real Madrid for 26-year-old French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni imminently, according to reports from Futbol del Sr. Destrangis.

The Blues' hierarchy has decided to ramp up efforts to secure a top-class defensive midfielder following the record sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million.

It is expected that Chelsea will make a determined push to convince the Spanish giants to part with their key French international before the transfer window slams shut, with a substantial financial offer in the offing.