Sunderland are waiting to field an approach from Chelsea for Emanuele Giaccherini.
The South Shields Gazette says Chelsea are yet to speak to Sunderland over a shock move for Giaccherini.
Giaccherini's agent has said the forward would be keen on reuniting with Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge, but the paper report no official contact has been made between the two clubs.
Giaccherini's performances under Conte at Euro 2016 have earned him a host of admirers, and Sunderland are said to be eager to offload the player.