Chelsea are keen on securing a deal for Athletico Paranaense midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, and they will pursue the Brazilian if their transfer ban is delayed.
The Blues are facing a two-window ban as a result of breaching regulations surrounding signing young players, but remain hopeful that their punishment will be delayed by at least six months following an appeal.
If they do get such a delay, ESPN claim Chelsea will target 21-year-old Guimaraes, after scouting him in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Boca Juniors.
The powerful midfielder managed to create his side's second goal, bursting forward on a powerful run before playing a perfect ball across goal for Marco Ruben to tap home.