Antonio Conte has sent scouts to watch Inter Milan duo Ivan Perisic and Jeison Murillo
The 46-year-old will take charge at Chelsea after Euro 2016 when his contract with Italy ends.
It is understood Roman Abramovich will give Conte a huge transfer kitty as he looks to overhaul the Chelsea squad and push them back towards the top of the Premier League next season.
It is understood the incoming Blues boss is looking to sign the Colombia international to bolster his defensive ranks, with John Terry set to leave and Kurt Zouma ruled out with a long term injury.
However, Conte will face competition to sign Murillo with Manchester United managerial target Jose Mourinho holding an interest in the centre-back.
Both players have long-term contracts at the San Siro but with Inter set to miss out on Champions League football next season a move to the Premier League could materialise.
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