Chelsea face stiff competition for Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to bring about a defensive overhaul in the summer transfer window after joining the club last month following the sacking of Frank Lampard.
Germany international Sule has been one of the names linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the club's search for a commanding centre back.
Abendzeitung Munchen says Tuchel's side are just one of several top clubs monitoring Sule's situation at the Bundesliga champions.
The report claims Tuchel is vying for Sule 'intensely', but adds that given the defender is happy in Munich and that Bayern boss Hansi Flick trusts him, a move - although not ruled out - is as likely as him signing a contract extension.
The 25-year-old will face added competition next season after the German giants signed RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano in a £38million deal.
But the same outlet adds Sule is relishing the challenge of the Frenchman's arrival and wants to prove his value to the side, while the club have shown no signals that they are seeking to sell him this summer.