Chelsea are the front-runners in the race to sign Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri, reports the Mirror.
The 26-year-old has recently held talks with Arsenal, who also tried to sign him last summer along with Barcelona.
It now appears Seri, who would likely cost around £40 million (€46m/$54m), could be set for a move to Stamford Bridge.
Man Utd willing to pay €100m for Ter Stegen
Manchester United are prepared to pay €100 million (£88m/$118m) for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, according to Don Balon.
David De Gea's future at Old Trafford is up in the air, with consistent reports he could be set for a move to Real Madrid.