Bayern Munich have made initial contact with Chelsea over the signing of defender Trevoh Chalobah.
Chalobah is seen as a possible replacement for Benjamin Pavard. Inter Milan are also working on a deal to sign the French international.
If a deal can be agreed with Chelsea over Chalobah, the decision will rest with the player.
Chalobah has five years left on his contract with the option of a further 12 months.
Meanwhile, midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is expected to stay part of the first team squad.
Chelsea were considering loaning him to Strasbourg for the season.