Chelsea are challenging Liverpool in their long-term interest for Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic.
Goal reports Chelsea continue to hold an interest in Pulisic.
The American starlet - who currently turns out for Borussia Dortmund - refused to open negotiations over a new deal in Germany this summer, alerting both the Reds and Blues to his situation.
Maurizio Sarri's new club also held talks with Nabil Fekir in August about a move from Lyon.
The French playmaker almost joined Liverpool in June but a move fell through due to underlying concerns about his medical.