Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has long been linked with a move to Barcelona.
According to
L'Equipe (via tribalfootball), Chelsea have made an approach for the French midfielder.
Barcelona continue leading the race for Rabiot and reports suggested recently they had an agreement in place to sign him on a free at the end of the season.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to sign Rabiot as a replacement for Cesc Fabregas, who joined Monaco.