Chelsea are in discussions with Lyon about recalling Emerson Palmieri from his season loan.
The European champions are looking to reach a compensation agreement with Lyon first as they are unable to recall Emerson due to a clause in their deal which allowed the French side an option to permanently sign the Italy international at the end of the season.
Cash-strapped Lyon were reluctant to take up the option at the end of the season but would need to find a quality replacement of their own and have been offered Layvin Kurzawa from Paris St Germain.