Chelsea have reportedly identified Alex Telles to replace Marcos Alonso, according to Portuguese media outlet A Bola, as cited by The Daily Mail.
The Blues could swoop to sign FC Porto ace Alex Telles who has scored once and registered five assists in 23 games in Liga NOS this season.
Chelsea have reportedly joined Italian champions Juventus in the race to sign Roma teenager Nicolo Zaniolo.
The 19-year-old wonderkid has established himself as one of the top prospects on the continent after enjoying an impressive breakthrough campaign at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Old Lady have been strongly linked with Zaniolo and, according to Tuttosport, chief-executive Fabio Paratici was in the Spanish capital on Wednesday to hold talks with the midfielder’s agent Claudio Vigorelli.
Chelsea have reportedly joined a number of European football’s top club in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Luka Jovic, according to German newspaper Bild.
The 21-year-old Serbian has emerged as one of the most highly-rated forwards in Europe, with the Benfica star scoring 14 goals and registering three assists in 19 league outings on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Real Madrid are hopeful of signing a long-term target Eden Hazard from Chelsea at the end of the season.
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has admitted that he ‘dreams’ of joining the reigning European champions.
The Belgium international is due to enter the final year of his contract this summer, though the Blues remain reluctant to sell their marquee player.
Chelsea are closely monitoring the rise of Barcelona starlet Philippe Coutinho ahead of a potential approach in the summer.
The 26-year-old has only spent more than a year at Camp Nou but despite scoring 18 goals from 54 appearances in all competitions, it is unclear whether the midfielder will remain at the club ahead of next season.