Chelsea have made an offer for PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke.
Chelsea have offered £25million for Madueke.
CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs states the clubs remain apart in their evaluation but verbal discussions continue.
Madueke isn't expected to force the issue from his end.
Marcus Thuram, of Borussia Monchengladbach, also remains a target for the Stamford Bridge side.