Chelsea 'have stepped up their interest in Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni' with a view to a summer move - but the Blues 'also remain keen on Declan Rice.'
However, they won't sign both because Thomas Tuchel is reportedly keen to integrate Conor Gallagher, excelling on loan at Crystal Palace this season, into the squad.
France international Tchouameni, 21, has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for some time and Chelsea are scouting him in detail.
Chelsea have reportedly stepped up their scouting of Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni
According to Goal, this has now been deepened to include an analysis of his attitude and personal life with a view to buying him in the summer.