Frenkie de Jong, Eduardo Camavinga and Cristian Romero also feature in the transfer gossip.
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior could leave the club after missing out on the matchday squad against Manchester United. FC Porto are a possible destination after submitting a bid to acquire the Polish defender on loan for €7 million with a mandatory buy clause at €20 million ($23.4 million).
As one defender could leave, Andrea Berta is stepping up his pursuit of getting William Saliba to sign a new deal amid pressure from Real Madrid. The sporting director wants to prevent any possibility of the Frenchman leaving.
Manchester City joined the race for RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, but the Dutchman has shot down any interest wanting a move to Chelsea, shortly after turning down Bayern Munich.