Chelsea' want Inter Milan to include Nicolo Barella in a swap deal' that would see Romelu Lukaku join the club permanently.
Lukaku joined Chelsea from Inter for £97.5 million in 2021, but returned to the San Siro on loan year later after a turbulent campaign.
He scored 14 goals for Simone Inzaghi's side last season, and the Nerazzurri are keen to keep him for another year.
The Blues, who are looking to reduce their wage bill but may need midfield reinforcements with Mason Mount and Kai Havertz both likely to leave the club, have identified one of Inter's key players as a target.