Chelsea have reportedly opened discussions with Lille about the possibility of landing forward Jonathan Ikone.
The 22-year-old star enjoyed a standout season in Ligue 1 before the term was curtailed early because of COVID-19, notching four goals and six assists.
Ikone’s form even saw the player called up to the France national side for the first time at the start of the campaign and he now has four caps to his name.
Blues manager Frank Lampard is on the observation post for another striker this summer with Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud his only options at the moment.
The club have agreed on a deal to sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig but he is expected to operate behind the main striker when he joins up.
Tottenham and Newcastle have both previously been mentioned with a move for Ikone but, according to Le 10 Sport, the west Londoners are now stepping up their interest.
The report states that Inter Milan may also provide some competition for the Lille star in the summer transfer market.