Chelsea have Brighton’s Adam Webster on their list of potential alternatives in their search for a centre back.
The Blues aim to add another central defender before next Thursday’s transfer deadline with Leicester’s Wesley Fofana their priority.
But they have made enquiries for other options in case a compromise fee cannot be agreed with Leicester after having two bids for Fofana rejected.
Sportsmail revealed that a shock one was made for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and Webster is another defender whose credentials have been considered.