Chelsea could move for promising 21-year-old Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni next summer.
The Blues had the Frenchman on their transfer shortlist but felt he could flourish with another season in Ligue 1.
According to the Athletic, Tchouameni is held in high regard by club chiefs at Stamford Bridge and he will reemerge as an option next summer.
Thomas Tuchel is interested and Chelsea could reportedly move for him next summer
Thomas Tuchel opted to bring in Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day, initially on a season-long loan but with the option to buy.