Chelsea are set to step up their interest in Real Madrid forward Robinho this week, according to the player's agent.

Robinho has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for some time and the speculation has increased since the appointment of his fellow Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea.

Scolari only takes up his post on Tuesday but it is understood that he has identified Robinho as one of his top transfer targets and could be ready to make an offer of around £25million.

It has also been reported that Real Madrid are ready to sell as they look to raise funds in order to make an offer to Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Robinho's representative Wagner Ribeiro is aware of Chelsea's interest and believes the two clubs should begin formal talks in the coming days.

"It is not new but now with the arrival of Scolari to the bench they have increased the contact," Ribeiro said in the Daily Star.

"I expect there to be an official contact between the clubs this week after the end of the Euros."

Robinho, who enjoyed an impressive campaign for Real last term, will reportedly be offered a lucrative four-year deal.

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