Drogba On Real Madrid Radar - Reports

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Didier Drogba returns to his goal-scoring ways against Burnley in the Carling Cup

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It has been rough days for Real Madrid fans across the world, and this weekend brought no consolation as Bernd Schuster's men dropped three more points against an extremely determined Valladolid outfit at the Estadio Jose Zorilla .

The Madrid hierarchy are in desperate search for a world renowed striker who can bring back the glory days to the Bernabeu after their sudden drop of form.

Barcelona-based Sport.es claim that the capital side have begun preliminary negotiations with Chelsea about the signing of Didier Drogba this winter.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag 'Pedja' Mijatovic is a huge fan of the Ivorian hitman and is aware of his effectivness in front of goal, an aspect that Real Madrid have been lacking ever since the injury of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, which will keep him out for around nine months.

Los Blancos came very close to capturing Drogba this summer, but Ramon Calderón had his focus on Cristiano Ronaldo and neglected Schuster's repeated cries for a striker. By the time the Ronaldo saga had ended, Drogba decided to stay put at Stamford Brdige for another year.

The reports suggest that Chelsea will ask a fee in the region of €20 million for their striker, a sum that Calderon will not have too much trouble dishing out, especially after selling Robinho for double that price to Man City in late August.

Drogba will not be able to play for Madrid in the Champions League, as he is cup tied. 

Feras Saad