Sheffield Wednesday are emerging as the favourites to sign Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter.
The ex-England Under-21 star is not in the plans of Blues boss Frank Lampard.
He is eyeing a move before the Friday domestic transfer deadline, and it appears Wednesday could offer him a route out of Stamford Bridge.
A loan deal is mooted, with Wednesday bottom of the Championship and badly in need of reinforcements.
Derby and Huddersfield also retain an interest in Clarke-Salter.
