The 23 year old Portugese star has been impressing scouts playing for Rio Ave and can operate as both a defensive midfielder as well as a right back.
According the Daily Mirror, Chelsea have now ordered scouts to watch him regularly before making a decision on whether to bid for him once the transfer window opens again in January.
Gomes is likely to be available for £5million and Villas-Boas may choose to bring him in to provide competition for Jose Bosingwa, who was sent off during the London Derby with QPR on Sunday.
Source: DSG