Chelsea could make a move for Kingsley Coman if Christian Pulisic leaves the club, according to reports.
The United States international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this week.
Liverpool and Manchester United are both said to be keeping tabs on Pulisic’s situation, with the forward yet to start a Premier League match under Thomas Tuchel.
Pulisic was Chelsea’s standout performer in the final few months of last season, but injury saw him miss the start of the current campaign.
It was initially thought that Pulisic would be a regular starter under Tuchel given their pre-existing relationship from the pair’s time together at Borussia Dortmund.
Tuchel admitted after Monday’s 2-0 victory over Everton that his decision to leave Pulisic on the bench until the 90th minute was “unfair”.
"I can say nothing else but good things about him,” he said. “Maybe his biggest problem is that I know him from Dortmund and I think he started only in the cup games.
“It is my responsibility and it is a bit unfair but I know what impact he can have in the last 20 or 30 minutes.
"He was a bit unlucky in the last few games. It isn't a lack of trust or quality, it is just that he will have to be patient.”
However, Chelsea would likely face competition for Coman’s signature, with Manchester United and Manchester City known to be long-term admirers.
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