Chelsea are eyeing a move for Atletico Madrid's Uruguay centre-back Jose Gimenez, 25.

Manchester City are ready to bid for Atletico Madrid and Uruguay defender Jose Gimenez, 25, if Napoli refuse to lower their demands for 29-year-old Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.

Chelsea have prioritised the signing of £60m-rated Uruguay defender Jose Gimenez, 25, from Atletico Madrid after being priced out of a move from West Ham's England midfielder and centre-back Declan Rice.

Chelsea have been watching Atletico Madrid and Uruguay defender Jose Gimenez, 25, with manager Frank Lampard keen to address his team's defensive frailties.

Manchester United have added Uruguay international Jose Gimenez, who plays for Atletico Madrid, to their list of possible defensive recruits.