Jose Mourinho's side are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League thanks in no small part to the performances of Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois, two of Atletico Madrid's key players in their 2013-14 title-winning side.
Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis hasn't had quite the same success at Stamford Bridge as his former Atletico teammates, but that won't stop Jose Mourinho plundering Diego Simeone's side for more defensive talent, according to AS.
Joao Mirando has formed one half of a strong partnership in the heart of Atletico Madrid's defence, but could he be tempted to join Chelsea?
The Spanish outlet reports that the Blues sent technical director Michael Emenalo to watch centre-back Miranda during Atletico's 2-2 draw at Malaga on Saturday evening.
The 30-year-old has a year left on his Rojiblancos contact and has been linked with a move to Manchester clubs United and City, but just last week said he was planning on staying in Madrid despite being "proud" at the transfer links.
However, Atletico are reportedly open to selling the defender for what the Mirror calls a "cut-price fee" rather than losing him for nothing in 2016, and Chelsea's Brazilian contingent could pave the way for another deal between the two clubs.
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