Chelsea's defensive crisis issues look set to continue after suffering a blow in their pursuit of Everton defender Lucas Digne.
It comes as a number of players could walk away from the Stamford Bridge outfit.
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has extended his contract by one year to remain at the club through the 2022-23 campaign.
But Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger could all still leave Stamford Bridge for free come the end of the season with all three players' contracts set to expire.
The Blues may have also suffered a blow in their pursuits of Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere and a highly-rated Fleetwood Town prospect.
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Chelsea fall behind in De Ketelaere race
The Blues may have fallen behind in the race to sign Belgian prodigy Charles De Ketelaere with Leicester City said to be "very interested" in the striker, it is claimed.
Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna [via LeicestershireLive ] reports Leicester "should mak an offer" for the talented youngster.
Aouna tweeted: "Leicester is very interested in Charles De Ketelaere from Club Brugge KV.
"Scouted on numerous occasions, the Foxes should make an offer for the Belgian prodigy for next summer."
Digne blow
Chelsea may also miss out on Everton left-back Lucas Digne, with Toffees boss Rafa Benitez hoping to swap him with Inter Milan in order to bring Matias Vecino to Goodison Park, it has been reported.
Sport Mediaset reports Everton could avoid strengthening a Premier League rival by agreeing a deal with Inter.
It is reported that Inter would like to sign Digne on loan with an option to buy him in the summer and could send Vecino the other way, with the midfielder's contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Championship club swoop for defender
Sheffield United are hoping to beat Chelsea to the signing of highly-rated Fleetwood Town defender James Hill, it has been reported.
According to the Sheffield Star, the Blades are hoping a familiar face will enable them to get the deal done.
Hill, 19, has been capped three times by England’s under-20 team, and is also reportedly attracting admirers at Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton.
But Sheffield United hope to gain the advantage, as James' dad Matt spent two years at Bramall Lane towards the end of his own playing career.
United also hope regular first-team football and his family’s links with South Yorkshire could help them beat the likes of Chelsea to his signature.
