Antonio Conte is targeting Genoa wideman Diego Laxalt.
The Chelsea boss is keen to add more depth to his league leaders and is a big admirer of the 23-year-old.
Laxalt, who plays on the left, has had loan spells at Bologna and Empoli before moving to Genoa.
The Uruguayan moved to his current club on a temporary basis before signing on a permanent deal in July of this year.
But it is understood Genoa could be prepared to sell at the right price.
Laxalt’s agent Vincenzo D’Ippolito has claimed Conte has a long-standing interest in the player.
He said: “Genoa believe in him, but they are always open to selling their players for the right offer.
“Conte had been scouting Laxalt when he was in Italy and he’d love to take Laxalt to Chelsea now.”