Chelsea will push for Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia on a permanent deal this summer.
The Blues are likely to miss out on Manuel Ugarte, who is heading to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Stamford Bridge club are swiftly moving on to new targets, with Lavia and Brighton's Moises Caicedo on their radar.
Boss Mauricio Pochettino wants more energy and intensity in his midfield next season.
The Argentine has taken over from caretaker Frank Lampard, who had replaced the sacked Graham Potter.
Per The Express, Lavia is a serious option for the Blues, with director of recruitment Joe Shields having signed the player for Southampton from Manchester City.