Chelsea, Atletico Madrid chasing Atlanta midfielder Thiago Almada

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are chasing Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada.

The Argentina international international is ready to leave the MLS club this summer.

AS says his deal carries a 27m buyout clause - which is around double what Atlanta paid Velez Sarsfield for Almada two years ago.

Atletico see Almada as a replacement for Angel Correa, with Chelsea also interested.

Botafogo are also keen, but Almada wants to continue his career in Europe.