Real Madrid to snatch Maicon away from Chelsea's clutches?

Chelsea's proposed move for Inter Milan defender Maicon looks to be in doubt following Real Madrid's late effort to sign the right-back.

The 30-year-old has been expected to sign for the Champions League winners for a fee in the region of £6.4m after the Spanish giants seemingly pulled out of the running to capture the defender.

It is understood that Maicon would opt for a move to the Bernabeu and Real boss Jose Mourinho is trying one last-ditch effort to sign the player, according to The Express.

Maicon signed for Inter in 2006.