and Chelsea’s scouting networks have been busy over the last couple of months, with three talented players arising as transfer targets for the London duo according to Mirror Football.
It is believed that both Andre Villas-Boas and Roberto Di Matteo will look to bolster their squads when the opportunity arises in January, with a number of potential targets on the continent.
The first name to pop up is that of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann, who is also wanted by Inter Milan.
The Germany under-21 box-to-box midfielder impressed last season in helping his side to a third-placed finish in the Bundesliga, but with a number of other leading players leaving Monchengladbach, Herrmann could well be next.
Tottenham are thought to be especially keen on Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie also.
The 21-year-old has made two full international appearances for Netherlands of late, and is part of a younger generation of Dutch players coming through the ranks in Holland.
The defensive midfielder is thought to be available for around £5 million and has been watched by Juventus and Roma also.
Finally, Lazio midfielder Senad Lulic has caught the gaze of Chelsea in particular, and is thought to be available in January after a standoff with the Stadio Olimpico outfit over a new contract.
The Bosnia international has played against Spurs in the Europa League this term, and both the Blues and German powerhouses Bayern Munich are weighing up a bid for the talented eastern European in January.
Lazio have other options in the centre of the park, and are thought to be responsive to the opportunity of offloading Lulic.
