Chelsea enquiries for several players as they want to sign a new centre back

Chelsea are exploring requests for some of their fringe players as they look to offset their bid to sign a new centre-back.

Defender Renato Veiga is attracting interest from Premier League sides Wolves and Bournemouth, while midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, who they wanted to loan to Strasbourg, is a target for Borussia Dortmund.

Cesare Casadei has attracted interest from the Netherlands and Germany after Torino's £10m bid was rejected, while substantial bids for Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could also be considered.

Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, who previously played for the club, is an option for Chelsea but is valued at £55m.

Bournemouth should buy Veiga if they pursue interest as they have already loaned Kepa Arizzabalaga from Chelsea.

Stuttgart, Napoli and Juventus are also keeping an eye on Veiga, who cost Chelsea £12million from Basel this summer.

Chelsea have told suitors for Chukwuemeka that his release clause is £40m, but Dortmund will attempt a loan, knowing the 21-year-old would prefer the Bundesliga to France with Strasbourg.

As well as questions over Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Dortmund want Chukwuemeka to fill the void left by Donyell Malen, who is joining Aston Villa for around £20m.

Dortmund have also asked for James McAtee from Manchester City, but will face competition from Bayer Leverkusen, Mainz, Red Bull Leipzig, Stuttgart and Fulham.