Doria was tipped to become the 'perfect' long-term centre-back partner to Thiago Silva following Brazil 's crushing 7-1 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup.

Photo: Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 08, 2025 in ...

The Blues have changed targets and held fresh talks over the capture of an elite striker, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk.