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PSG set to battle with Real Madrid to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after player's father 'met with French club's officials in London'

Paris Saint-Germain have ramped up their pursuit of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, having met the player's father for talks in London.

The Belgium international is a protracted target for Real Madrid and it now seems the two European superclubs are set to battle it out for the player's signature this summer.

According to Belgian TV station RTBF, Courtois' father, Thierry, had an informal chat with PSG's representatives in the English capital on Monday.

Paris Saint-Germain have ramped up their pursuit of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
Paris Saint-Germain have ramped up their pursuit of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
The Belgium international is a protracted target for Real Madrid, who are set to table a bid
The Belgium international is a protracted target for Real Madrid, who are set to table a bid

But Courtois' agent Christophe Henrotay quickly put paid to talk of such a meeting taking place.