CHELSEA are considering a swoop for Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri.

The Blues could look to strengthen on the left of their back-five, with Marcos Alonso linked with a summer move to Barcelona.

And Thomas Tuchel is weighing up whether to initiate a swoop for the Wolves star.

Ait-Nouri would provide competition and cover for Ben Chilwell in the left wing-back slot at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea and England ace Chilwell spent six-months of the recent campaign out with a cruciate ligament injury.

Ait-Nouri meanwhile played 27 games in all competitions for Wolves, helping Bruno Lage's side to a 10th-place finish in the Premier League.

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And his form has led to the Blues considering whether to make a move.

Ait-Nouri has played 51 times in total for Wolves after signing from French club Angers in October 2020, initially on loan.

Defensive reinforcements this summer are top of Tuchel's agenda, with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leaving as free agents.

There is also uncertainty regarding the futures of Alonso and club captain Cesar Azpilicueta.

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Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde is a top target as new owner Todd Boehly aims to close the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.

Club chief Jose Maria Cruz de Andres has confirmed Kounde wishes to leave this summer – and even name dropped Chelsea as an option.

The Blues have also been linked with swoops for Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt, Paris-Saint Germain defender Pascal Kimpembe, and Napoli man Kalidou Koulibaly.

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