Chelsea pushing for Denzel Dumfries deal?

Chelsea are reportedly planning to step up their interest in Denzel Dumfries ahead of the January transfer window.

The Blues were heavily linked with the Dutch star during the summer, but a deal did not materialise for his services.

The club wanted a solid deputy for Reece James at right wing-back, but ran out of budget after big spending elsewhere.

It is now reported by Gazzetta dello Sport that the Blues will return for the 26-year-old when the transfer window reopens.

Inter consider the Dutchman as a vital player in their starting XI, but they have not ruled out his departure for the right fee.

The Nerazzurri are eyeing around €50 million for the former PSV star and it is claimed that the Blues could meet the figure.

Chelsea are currently without James for two months with a knee injury.

The hierarchy want to balance his workload in future and are prepared to rest him when necessary to avoid similar injuries.