Chelsea are reportedly preparing to hijack Liverpool's move for Cologne left-back Jonas Hector with manager Antonio Conte looking to strengthen his defensive line.
Per Peter O'Rourke of ESPN FC, Baba Rahman's loan departure to Schalke has left Chelsea short in the left-back position, and the Blues have identified longtime Liverpool target Hector as their No. 1 player.
The Germany international, 26, only recently signed a new five-year deal with Cologne, so Chelsea could struggle to prise him away from the Bundesliga club.
More to follow.