Sevilla are waiting on Chelsea to firm up their interest in Jules Kounde.
Sevilla president Jose Castro, however, does expect an offer to arrive soon from the Blues after learning that Kounde's agents have been discussing personal terms with the European champions.
Kounde has agreed a contract worth €4m-a-year, says Mundo Deportivo, and now Chelsea are set to make an offer to Sevilla.
The France international's contract carries an €80m buyout clause.
A year ago, Castro rejected an offer of €55m from Manchester City for his star defender.