Bayer Leverkusen chief Rudi Voeller admits Chelsea have maintained long-term interest in Andre Schurrle.
The young striker is a £14 million target for Chelsea.
"It's true. There was interest from England last year. It's obvious that clubs keep asking us about Andre," Voeller told Express.
"We are not letting go of him, though. He has only been playing here for a year now. We want to enjoy him a bit longer."