Blues defender Ivanovic triggers Madrid interest: Real is my dream

26 December 2009 00:34
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has admitted it would be 'a dream' to play for Real Madrid. The Spanish giants want to sign Ivanovic next month as a replacement for Pepe, who is likely to miss the rest of the season with knee ligament damage.[LNB]Dream deal: Ivanovic (R) is open to Real Madrid idea[LNB]In time, Real see Ivanovic as replacement for Sergio Ramos at right back and the Serb defender admitted: 'If it is true that Real Madrid are interested in me it would be an honour because the club is a dream for every player.'[LNB]Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti does not want to lose the much-improved defender who arrived from Lokomotiv Moscow in a £9.7million deal two years ago.[LNB]Chelsea are understood to be drawing up a new contract offer for Ivanovic his current deal runs out in 18 months in a bid to ward off Real's interest.[LNB]If Ivanovic did get his move to the Bernabeu, it would surely mean Ancelotti would dip into the transfer market.[LNB]But Ancelotti has vowed to run around Chelsea's training ground naked if he goes back on his promise not to sign any players in January. [LNB]  Asked if he would be prepared to perform a forfeit if he did buy, Ancelotti replied: 'Yes, for sure', before even agreeing to run around naked in the freezing cold at Chelsea's Cobham training base if he delved into the transfer market.[LNB]Insisting he does not need to splash out in the region of £50m to tempt Atletico Madrid into parting with Sergio Aguero, Ancelotti said: 'We don't need to sign another striker. I have trust in Fabio Borini and Daniel Sturridge.'[LNB]  Branislav Ivanovic handed new deal by Chelsea to thwart interest of Real MadridSturridge vows to keep Chelsea firing without absent Drogba and AnelkaChelsea fans will ensure Jose's return to Stamford Bridge is special, says TerryAncelotti has to win with kids: Anelka ruled out of crunch Christmas games CHELSEA FC

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