Incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte had set his sights on Roma hardman Radja Nainggolan.
But the Evening Standard report Chelsea are growing frustrated at their attempts to sign the Serie A star.
And it is said they are interested in France international Kante, who has a £20m release clause in his Foxes contract.
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