According to Team Talk, Chelsea are facing a major problem in their quest to sign Federico Valverde from Real Madrid because Madrid have set a mind-boggling price tag on the Uruguay international midfielder.

Chelsea would sanction a straight swap deal which would see Enzo Fernández head to Real Madrid in exchange for 27-year-old midfielder Federico Valverde. Despite the current storm of speculation surrounding the Uruguayan, the Spanish giants are not considering his exit. (Source: Defensa Central) Valverde, who has also been linked with Manchester United, is under contract until June 30, 2029, and has a market value estimated by Transfermarkt to be €130.00m.