Chelsea are eyeing Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram.
The France star, 25, is out of contract in the summer and being looked at by both the Blues and Manchester United.
Blues manager Graham Potter has already signed three new players in the January window - David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Audrey Santos.
The ex-Brighton boss will be hoping the arrivals can help boost morale with the club currently languishing in 10th place in the Premier League.
Following their 1-0 league defeat at home to Manchester City on Thursday, they face them yet again on Sunday in the third round of the FA Cup - this time at the Etihad.