Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is targeting a move for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford as his contract runs down.
Rashford's current deal is due to expire at the end of the season in June 2023 but both United and the attacker are hoping to reach an agreement over an extension.
Paris Saint-Germain had shown interest in Rashford this summer and transfers chief Luis Campos remains keen.
La Repubblica says Chelsea are interested in snapping up Rashford should he become available next summer.
It's claimed the club's new owners 'are not scared' of Rashford's personal demands, said to be worth around £10.5m (€12m) per year.
The report also states, however, that Rashford's priority is to remain at United but Chelsea are ready to pounce in the event of 'black smoke'.