Chelsea's latest interest in Casemiro offers a hint into Thomas Tuchel's tactical setup next season. The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month amid growing doubt that the Blues will be able to secure the services of either Aurelien Tchouameni or Declan Rice.
The Brazil international, whose contract at the Santiago Bernabeu runs until June 2025, has featured 31 times for Real Madrid this season, helping the Spanish giants maintain one of La Liga's best defensive records. His impressive displays have guided Los Blancos to a third league title since his breakthrough in 2015, having joined from Sao Paulo two years earlier for a shrewd £5m.
Casemiro has been central to the vast majority of Real Madrid's success in recent years, anchoring a three-man midfield to excellent affect. And, with Tuchel keen to undergo a rebuild at Chelsea and bolster his midfield options, the Brazilian has emerged as the perfect candidate who can help the west Londoners transition into a 4-3-3.
