CHELSEA are interested in signing Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic, according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel is believed to be keen on signing a left wing-back amid the long-term injury to Ben Chilwell.
Perisic can operate in that role on either flank which is why Chelsea are considering a move, report The Mirror.
The Croatian, 32, has just six months left on his deal at Inter.
And that means the Serie A outfit will reportedly consider offers to sell him this month – rather than risk losing him on a free in the summer.
Tottenham and Arsenal are also said to be interested in Perisic but The Blues could offer him regular game time with only Marcos Alonso available.
Manchester United have also been linked to Perisic in the past.
Chelsea did try and sign Lucas Digne but the Frenchman opted for Aston Villa instead.
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And Tuchel is also looking to strengthen other areas of his squad.
They have reportedly made a £33million bid for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong but the Spanish giants are demanding £50m.
And Chelsea are also targeting highly-rated Paris Saint-Germain youngster Ismael Gharbi.
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