Why Thibaut Courtois' rumoured move to Real Madrid makes sense

#2 Courtois' contractual situation

Real Madrid should take advantage of Courtois' contract situation

The Belgian international goalkeeper's current contract at Chelsea expires in 2019 and with no progress in terms of a contract extension, Real Madrid should make the move.

Chelsea, for their part, have been unable to agree on the terms of a contract extension for their superstar goalkeeper. Contract talks have stalled since the end of last season's title-winning campaign.

Courtois is understood to want £200,000-a-week – double his current salary – which Chelsea are not been prepared to meet. With his wage demands not being totally outrageous, De Gea at Manchester United earning in the same bracket, Real Madrid would have no problems meeting his wage demands and the possibility of getting him for cheap should be enticing for Los Blancos.