Chelsea have made contact with French club RC Lens over a move for wing-back Jonathan Clauss, according to GOAL. The 29-year-old has reportedly been a long-term target for Thomas Tuchel, dating back to when he first took the job at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are said to have monitored the France international for the past 50 matches at club level. A fee of roughly £ 10 million would be enough to land him, having continued to impress, even receiving a call-up to the French senior national team back in March.
Clauss would offer a competitive option on the right of the defence, an area that was a problem last season when Reece James was sidelined with serious injuries. It could also mark the end of an era for Cesar Azpilicueta.
