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Dutchman talks up Bridge switch
Chelsea, 18:00, July 26, 2010 ,
Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart says he would be interested in a move to Chelsea if they made an offer.
The Dutchman struggled to hold down a place in the Real first team last season and looks set to move on this summer in search of regular action, with both Chelsea and Liverpool known to be keen.
The midfielder expects his future to be sorted out in the comings weeks and admits he would jump at the chance of a move to the Premier League.
"I have heard of the interest from Liverpool and Chelsea - and that is very flattering," he revealed. "If either of them were willing to offer me first-team football, I will be honest that it would be very hard for me to not listen to what they had to say.
"I think I have the relationship with Madrid where they understand my position and would let me hold talks.
"I expect the majority of transfers to be concluded in the next two weeks, and if Chelsea or Liverpool wanted to talk with me I would at the very least listen to what they have to say.
"They are both giants, and if they could offer first-team football it may prove impossible to turn down."
It is highly unlikely that Van der Vaart will be guaranteed a starting place in either side and he may have to look elsewhere if that is what he is after.