Chelsea have reportedly made a move for PSV technical director Marcel Brands as they look to fill the void Michael Emenalo left when he quit his role last month.
Emenalo quit as sporting director at Stamford Bridge in November, citing family reasons for his sudden resignation before joining Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.
But according to De Telegraaf the Blues are ready to step up their interest in Brands as a possible replacement.
Emenalo walked away from Chelsea after a 10-year association, where he built up a reputation as one of Roman Abramovich's most trusted advisors.