Chelsea have reportedly identified Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira as a potential replacement for Mason Mount.

Pereira joined the Cottagers in the summer of 2022 after leaving Manchester United permanently.

The one-cap Brazil international playmaker has caught the eye in the Premier League this season for Fulham and is now attracting interest from Chelsea, according to ESPN via GOAL.

Chelsea is preparing for the expected departure of Mount this summer, with the 24-year-old yet to sign a contract extension amid links to Liverpool and Manchester United.

Chelsea face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the race for the 27 year old Brazilian attacking midfielder.

Pereira has registered three goals and six assists for Fulham this season and is said to be valued at between £25 million ($31m) and £35m ($43m).