CHELSEA have reportedly identified Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry and AC Milan forward Rafael Leao as alternatives to Leeds ace Raphinha.
The Blues look set to miss out on the Brazilian with the 25-year-old closing in on a dream switch to Barcelona.
Boss Thomas Tuchel is already eyeing up different options in his quest to bolster his attack along with the imminent arrival of Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.
According to the Guardian, German star Gnabry and Portuguese wideman Leao are on Chelsea's shortlist.
Gnabry is facing an uncertain future having entered the final year of his contract, with SunSport exclusively revealing how Manchester United and City are keen on him.
And former employers Arsenal are also claimed to be keeping tabs on his situation at the Allianz Arena.
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Gnabry is understood to be available for around £35million, with the Guardian stating Milan would ask for almost triple that for Leao.
The 23-year-old helped the Rosonneri win their first Scudetto since 2011 last season after chipping in with 11 goals and ten assists in 34 Serie A matches.
With two years still to run on his deal at the San Siro, it has been said that Stefano Pioli's side are demanding at least £100m in order to part ways with him.
And while Chelsea could be priced out of a move for the ex-Lille man, it has been reported that Gnabry will snub a switch to Stamford Bridge.
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Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has declared that the ex-West Brom loanee wouldn't entertain a switch to Chelsea out of his loyalty to the Gunners.
He tweeted: "Update Gnabry: We have often been told that a move to Chelsea is NO topic for Serge due to his time at Arsenal.
"Gnabry decision in Munich soon."
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic revealed last month how the Bundesliga champions will have to cash in on Gnabry if he fails to extend his stay.
He said: "We really want to keep him. We would love to extend with him.
"I think we showed him the necessary appreciation. I hope that he chooses FC Bayern. We will intensify the talks over the next few weeks.
"But if a player doesn’t want to decide for the club then it’s only fair to tell us so that we can find a solution that makes everyone happy."
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