Inter Milan have made a fresh bid to try and sign Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud after a late attempt to try and sign Fernando Llorente from Napoli fell through, according to Sky in Italy.
Antonio Conte's Inter registered an interest in the 33-year-old before the January transfer window but were considering pulling out of the race for his signature due to concerns over their squad size being too big.
Earlier on Thursday, Lazio also entered the race to sign the France international and the Serie A side are looking to secure an agreement with Chelsea before Friday's transfer deadline.
Sky in Italy are reporting that Lazio are looking to bring Giroud to the Stadio Olimpico on a two-and-a-half-year contract, worth an estimated 3m euros per season.
Giroud has turned down two approaches from Newcastle this month, while the player would be open to a move to Tottenham.
Frank Lampard wants to sign another forward before permitting Giroud to leave, and Chelsea remain in talks with Napoli over a move for Dries Mertens.
Giroud's current deal at Chelsea expires this summer and he has made just five Premier League appearances for the Blues this term.