Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants more competition in defence with left-back Santiago Arias on his transfer list

CHELSEA are planning a shock swoop for Colombian right-back Santiago Arias.

Stamford Bridge spies checked out the PSV Eindhoven star when he played for his country in the Copa America.

They want to take another look when the Dutch league starts next week before making a £12million offer.

Arias, 24, could be a surprise addition to new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte’s squad.

The Italian is looking to strengthen his defensive options and  bring quality and variety to the Bridge.

PSV would sell Arias and the South American, who has made 27 appearances for Colombia,   is also keen on moving to the Premier League.

Arias has recently joined a top agency and put the  feelers out to find  a club in England.  Now Chelsea are heading the pack and a move is likely if they come up with the cash.

LEFT-BACK Cameron Borthwick-Jackson may answer an SOS call from West Ham after being told he  can go out on loan.

Hammers boss Slaven Bilic wants  the Manchester United defender, 19, after Aaron Cresswell hurt a knee and with Stephen Hendrie out on loan.

But United want assurances their man will play regularly.

ARSENAL are after Swansea’s classy Argentinian centre-half Federico  Fernandez.

Boss Arsene Wenger needs a defender after  losing Per  Mertesacker for months. His spies have tipped  Fernandez as a  stop-gap  but he may have to fork out  £10million.