Chelsea are intensifying their bid for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
The Daily Mail says Thomas Tuchel is looking to streamline his squad to make way for the £68m rated France international.
Full back Davide Zappacosta is joining Atalanta on an initial loan with view to permanent £8million deal while striker Ike Ugbo is joining Genk for £5m.
West Ham and Tottenham remain interested in a deal for Chelsea's Kurt Zouma while Chelsea defender Malang Sarr, 22, is discussing a loan to Bologna.
Chelsea are also close to agreeing another loan to AC Milan for Tiemoue Bakayoko as the European champions monitor developments with Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez.