The west London giants currently have Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella as their main left-backs, but both have had injury-plagued campaigns.

Chilwell suffered a hamstring injury in the early weeks of the season and he is only expected to return to action next year.

Meanwhile, Cucurella recently underwent a knee surgery and he is not anticipated to make a comeback for months.

The Blues are not actively planning to sign another left-back next month but it could realistically happen in the summer.

Balde's agent Jorge Mendes has informed Barcelona of Chelsea 's interest and a transfer could well be on the cards.

The club graduate is not pushing for a move elsewhere, but the Blaugrana's financial concerns could urge them to sell next summer.

Manchester United and Manchester City have also been credited with an interest in signing the highly-rated full-back.

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