Chelsea move for Real Madrid's Makelele

Chelsea have launched a bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele.

The French international wants a new contract at Real, but club chiefs have refused his request.

Paris media reports suggest Makelele's representatives Marc Roger and Jaime Ladjemi are in fresh talks with Real about a new deal after being contacted by Chelsea about a move to London.

It's believed Chelsea are willing to double Makelele's current wage to bring him to Stamford Bridge.