Atletico Madrid have made a £15.8m bid for Chelsea defender Filipe Luis, Football Express News understands.
The Brazilian joined the Blues last summer from Atletico Madrid, together with Diego Costa, but while his teammate has enjoyed a brilliant start to the career in England, the defender has largely struggled to make an impact.
Luis had made limited Premier League appearances as he continues to play second fiddle to Cesar Azpilicueta, and it appears he is now close to a return to the Spanish La Liga.
It is known that that the defender notified his former team-mate and close friend Joao Miranda of his desire to leave Chelsea and it is now understood that Atletico have made a bid to re-sign him.
Prior to joining Chelsea, the Brazilian had spent four very successful years at Vicente Calderon, making 127 La Liga appearances.
Luis arrived in London for a figure of £15.8m last summer, but according to Transfermarkt.com, the defender’s value has not de-valued, making him available at the same price.
With his displays over the past few seasons earning him many plaudits as was a key player in Atletico’s successful season in which they won the La Liga and got to the final of the UEFA champions league.