Chelsea could be prepared to part ways with Kurt Zouma when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season.

The Frenchman was a regular under manager Frank Lampard, but he has fallen out-of-favour since Thomas Tuchel took over at the helm in January.

Zouma has made just one league appearance under the German and The Athletic claims that the centre-back may head for the exit door.

The Blues are planning to bring in a replacement with leadership qualities and have their sights on Niklas Sule, Jose Gimenez and Ibrahima Konate.

Aside from Zouma, the Blues are hopeful over the permanent exit of Fikayo Tomori. AC Milan have a buy option on the player's loan deal.

Antonio Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta are all ahead of Zouma in the pecking order at the moment.

His previous league appearance came in the 1-1 draw at Southampton. He has managed just five starts in all competitions this year.