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Chelsea Transfer News: Raphael Varane Unhappy at Real Madrid, Latest Rumours

Chelsea are monitoring Raphael Varane's situation at Real Madrid with reports the defender is "concerned about his future" at the Bernabeu and "keen" on a move to west London.

Spanish outlet Fichajes.net (h/t George Bellshaw of Metro) say the player has become unsettled after Madrid tied Sergio Ramos and Pepe—the traditional Los Blancos centre-back pairing—to new contracts.

However, the talented Frenchman started the Galacticos' first match of the new La Liga season, keeping a clean sheet in a goalless draw with Sporting Gijon.

The future of John Terry is uncertain after the Chelsea captain was replaced at half-time against Manchester City in the Premier League, and the doubts were compounded against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday as the former England skipper was sent off for preventing a goalscoring opportunity—as he was beaten for pace.