Chelsea are determined to win the race for Ajax fullback Gregory van der Wiel.
The Daily Express says Blues owner Roman Abramovich has identified - with his football advisers - right-back as one of the positions that must be strengthened this summer.
Van der Wiel is the player Chelsea see as the man to solve their problem.
The defender was confirmed as a Chelsea target by departing football chief Frank Arnesen earlier this year.
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