21-year-old Bassi missed Boca's 2-0 defeat against Manchester United at the weekend but he is apparently partaking in a week long trial with the club.
It is a known fact that Chelsea could find themselves short at the back this season, like certain times last season, so Ranieri is keen not to let that happen.
But do we really need Bassi- is he likely to play much? What about Robert Huth? He has been given a couple of run-outs in pre-season and done ok so why is he not considered cover.
More to come on this story as we get it...