Chelsea have not given up on Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles as they look to strengthen at the back.

The club do want to sign a center half in the summer, with significant links to Italian defender Daniele Rugani.

The London Evening Standard claims Chelsea want both Lascelles and Rugani!

New manager Maurizio Sarri wants more defensive options. And the move could mean a veteran leaving - Gary Cahill.

The England international may leave to find first team football as he looks to resurrect his career.

The 32-year-old was not first choice for England at the World Cup this summer, which would have disappointed him.