Chelsea are considering a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez. The Blues are in the market for a new midfielder with Frank Lampard coming off contract and Michael Essien also expected to leave once his loan at Real Madrid expires.

Cadena COPE says Chelsea have held talks with Atletico about Suarez and is willing to offer £12 million for the youngster.

High level Chelsea officials have visited Madrid for transfer talks twice in the last three weeks.