Chelsea have held talks with RB Leipzig about forward Timo Werner returning to the Bundesliga club on loan.
The German international, 26, left Leipzig to join Chelsea in 2020 but has struggled to make his mark, scoring 10 goals in 56 Premier League appearances.
Chelsea have bolstered their attack with Raheem Sterling joining from Manchester City last month although Romelu Lukaku has left on loan.
However, Werner's salary could be an obstacle in the way of any move.
For a loan move to proceed, he may need to take a pay cut or have Chelsea cover at least part of his wages.