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Chelsea are mulling over a summer move for in-form Brighton star Adam Webster as they prepare themselves for a defensive shake-up.

Central defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen still haven't agreed new deals, and nor has right-back and captain Cesar Azpilicueta.

The Blues are weighing up a number of options to cover any or all departures.

And Webster is among those under consideration after impressing at the Amex Stadium following his move from Bristol City in 2019.

The 27-year-old has been tipped for a call-up to Gareth Southgate 's England squad, such has been his form.

And newly-rich Newcastle, who signed Dan Burn from the Seagulls last month, have also shown an interest in him.

But the Blues are now keen as well and the chance to join a Champions League club will of course appeal.

Chelsea were recently linked to Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao as a replacement for one of their on-the-way-out defenders, as Thomas Tuchel looks to ensure his defensive options are sufficient next season.

Having won the Champions League last term, their bid to lift the Premier League title looked to be over before the New Year.

Meanwhile, Brighton are still soaring under Graham Potter, looking to better their club-record 13th-place finish in the English top flight obtained in 1982.