Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter confirmed Chelsea have enquired about his availability this summer but has committed to the Bundesliga club.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is desperate to improve his defence to compliment the attacking signings of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig and Ajax's Hakim Ziyech, while the Blues could also move for Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz this year.
The 26-year-old has starred for Marco Rose's side this term, guiding Gladbach to next season's Champions League, with the German admitting he is happy with his current surroundings.
Ginter told German publication Kicker: ‘I’m definitely staying in Gladbach.