Chelsea have reportedly resumed their interest in Inter Milan striker Fredy Guarin.
Blues boss Jose Mourinho is prepared to offer out-of-favour forward Demba Ba as a makeweight in a proposed £17m deal for the Colombian, the Daily Star reports.
Chelsea could face competition for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for the 27-year-old's services following reports that the player's representatives have flown to the UK to hold talks with both clubs.
Mourinho is also said to be targeting Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia.
