Reports from France have claimed that Chelsea are interested in securing a deal to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto this month.
According to foot Mercato the Blues are facing competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle as well as many other sides across Europe.
The Blues have been strongly linked with the signing of a right-back this month as they search desperately for cover for Reece James.
The England international has only played once since he fell to injury against AC Milan in October. his absence has been felt at the bridge.
Chelsea want Gusto
This likely leans in to why foot Mercato are reporting that Chelsea are closely monitoring Gusto after he has established himself as a starter at Lyon despite his young age.
He already has one notable scalp of a left-winger under his belt.
Ligue 1 claim he has received a lot of pundit for his performance when facing PSG, and winger Neymar.