Chelsea are monitoring Rafael Leao's new contract talks with AC Milan.
Milan are refusing to meet his wage demands for a new contract.
The versatile striker, 23, was a deadline day target for the Blues.
But ex-boss Thomas Tuchel was unable to complete a deal when Milan pointed to Leao's £127million release clause.
The Italians have since opened talks with their star man over a new long-term deal.
Il Corriere dello Sport says Leao wants over £6m-a-year to remain at the San Siro.
That works out to around £118,000 each week.
And Leao also wants Milan to contribute towards the £14m he was ordered to pay former club Sporting Lisbon by the Portuguese Super Court for breaching his contract four years ago.