Chelsea are in talks with Juventus for Dusan Vlahovic.
The Blues are willing to include Romelu Lukaku in an offer for the Serbia international.
Tuttosport says a swap may be considered for the end of the season.
Lukaku is not in Chelsea's plans and he does not want to return, while Juventus remain interested after last summer's failed deal.
Juventus may also be forced to sell Vlahovic for financial reasons. His salary is due to rise to €12m next season. Juve wants to avoid that.
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is a big fan of Lukaku and would like him to replace Vlahovic.
Lukaku has been successful at Roma so far. He has 13 goals and two assists in 20 competitive matches.