Chelsea plan £50m outlay

ago but missed most of last season with a knee injury. The Dutch international is back to full fitness now and played in Lazio’s first two games of the season.

Benfica’s Victor Lindelof, who has a £25m release clause, is another contender, while Torino’s Nikola Maksimovic is looking to leave and has been considered.

Chelsea are thinking about strengthening central midfield, too, and have enquired about Inter Milan’s Marcelo Brozovic, believing they can succeed with a £25m bid for the Croatian.

Should Chelsea succeed in adding to their squad, Kenedy and Matt Miazga will probably leave on loan.