Chelsea transfer news: Liverpool target Jonas Hector being considered by Antonio Conte as Blues look to strengthen at left-back
Cologne defender signed a new contract last week but the Blues are determined to strengthen the left side of defence
CHELSEA are considering moving for Germany left-back Jonas Hector this summer, according to reports.
The defender, 26, extended his Cologne deal last week but the Blues are determined to strengthen at left-back and Hector remains a top target.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made an enquiry for £20million-rated Hector having let Baba Rahman join Schalke on a season-long loan, according to the .
Cesar Azpilicueta remains Chelsea's first-choice left-back and has impressed in the role after replacing Ashley Cole and fighting off competition from Filipe Luis, who lasted just one year at Stamford Bridge.
But the Spaniard is right-footed and Conte wants a defender who can play more naturally on the left flank.
Hector - a Liverpool target - proved himself at Euro 2016 in which he helped steer Germany to the semi-final, seeing off Conte's Italy in the quarters.
He has made 20 appearances for his country and cemented the left-back position as his own.
Conte has signed Michy Batshuayi and N'Golo Kante since arriving at Stamford Bridge but has hinted his summer spending is not over.
The Italian said: "I think in the future something can happen with the transfer market, in and out.";
Meanwhile, Everton striker Romelu Lukaku appears to be edging closer towards a Chelsea return, with the Toffees interested in replacing him with Charlie Austin.