Belgian striker Dries Mertens is a summer transfer target for Chelsea with the attacker out of contract with Napoli this summer, according to Sky Sports Italia.
Chelsea are trying to agree a new deal with Olivier Giroud, but may instead bring in Mertens if the Frenchman departs Stamford Bridge.
Frank Lampard is keen to bolster his frontline with experienced options and Mertens, a 90-cap international, is thought to be his preferred option.
Talks have reportedly already begun between the Premier League club and the 32-year-old's representatives about a switch to London.