Chelsea are looking to add competition in the full-back areas and Napoli's Giovanni Di Lorenzo is being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have made Achraf Hakimi their number one defensive transfer target this summer but Italian star Di Lorenzo is being lined up should a deal for the Moroccan fall through.
Di Lorenzo has caught the eye during Italy's exceptional start to Euro 2020 and is being closely monitored by a number of Europe's biggest clubs including Chelsea.
The Napoli defender came off the bench in Italy's opening win of Euro 2020 against Turkey and the right-back started for the Italians as they secured passage to the knockout stages with a 3-0 win over Switzerland in their second group match.
According to reports in Spain, Di Lorenzo's performances have caught the eye of Real Madrid and Chelsea who are both looking to strengthen their backlines this summer.
Inter Milan's 22-year-old fullback Hakimi is Chelsea's defensive priority this transfer window. However, should a deal fail to materialise then Di Lorenzo is next in line for Thomas Tuchel, according to Defensa Central.
Hakimi has long been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge with the Blues considering a player plus cash deal with Inter that would see Ruben Loftus-Cheek move in the opposite direction.
Reece James and club captain Cesar Azpilicueta are the current Chelsea options on the right side of defence and would provide stiff competitions for any incoming signings.
Di Lorenzo has been with Napoli since 2019 and has made 95 appearances for the club, contributing nine goals and 17 assists in that time.
