Lazio is moving to give defender Stefan de Vrij a new contract but Chelsea may still look to take advantage of a potential release clause, according to Il Messaggero.
The Netherlands center back has struggled with injury over the last season but apparently still came under Antonio Conte's consideration during his summer hunt for a new recruit at the back.
Though the Blues eventually signed David Luiz on deadline day, they are reportedly still monitoring De Vrij and could look to take advantage of a proposed £31 million ($39M) release clause that would be a part of the 24-year-old's deal.