Shevchenko tipped for La Liga swap deal.

Real Madrid are reported to be lining up a swoop for Andriy Shevchenko and will offer Brazilian striker Ronaldo as part of the deal.

Shevchenko is continuing to struggle with his form at Stamford Bridge and according to reports in Spain, Real are keen to offer him a route out of the Premiership this January.

The Ukranian striker has been continually linked with a return to Italy with former club AC Milan but Chelsea have always denied the rumours and insist he is going nowhere.

Now Real are said to be in the hunt and are ready to throw Ronaldo into the deal in an effort to persuade Chelsea to sell.

Chelsea are unlikely to entertain the idea though as Ronaldo is cup-tied in the Champions League this season and would not be able to figure for the Blues when play resumes in February.