Chelsea are considering making an offer for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez as the Blues look to strengthen ahead of the transfer deadline.
The Blues are in contact with the Spanish international's representatives but are yet to follow up on their interest by making an official bid.
Lopez is a key player at Barcelona with the 22-year-old fast approaching a century of appearances for the club’s first team.
The midfielder featured in 46 matches in all competitions last season, contributing eight goals and 10 assists.
This included Lopez scoring six goals and providing five assists in LaLiga, helping Barcelona to claim the domestic title.