“Tino has been a part of that in the past, now he’s back and fully fit so I don’t think it’s anything Chelsea want to rush. It’s something we’re monitoring though, and hopefully, we’re first in line if anything becomes available. There’s hopefully scope because we know the player and we know what’s coming in. It’s one we’re open to if he gets the opportunity to come back to the football club.”

Chelsea finished sixth in the league last season and are also looking to strengthen as they aim to at least bring Champions League football back to Stamford Bridge next season.