Chelsea are gradually turning their attention to out-of-favour Barcelona star Franck Kessie as a possible addition to Mauricio Pochettino squad this summer.
Pochettino is understood to be a big fan of the midfielder, according to Relevo.
Having allowed the likes Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante leave this summer, and with Mason Mount also said to be on his way out, the Blues are in the transfer market for a new midfielder this summer.
Chelsea prioritised the signing of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, but they have so far failed to reach an agreement with Brighton for the Ecuadorian international.
However, should a deal for Caicedo prove too expensive or difficult to pull off, Chelsea might look at cheaper alternatives and Kessie, who Pochettino tried to sign during his time at Tottenham, would certainly fit the bill.
Kessie is surplus to requirements at Barcelona, and the Catalan club are actively looking to find a buyer.
The Ivory Coast international is also said to have attracted interest from Saudi Arabia side Al-Ahli.
