With Toni Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpiicueta off contract in June, Chelsea are working the market for a new centre-half signing this summer.
Sport says De Ligt is high on the agenda, with Blues manager Thomas Tuchel personally driving the deal.
The Holland international's agent Mino Raiola has stated he could be on the move this summer.
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