Chelsea are chasing Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare, According to Sky Sports News.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Valencia and Real Madrid are also believed to be interested in the France U21 international.
Sky Sports News claim a deal for Soumare could be done in the next week to 10 days, although Lille would prefer to keep him until after their Ligue 1 home game against PSG on January 26 if they can.
Despite being just 20, Soumare has already racked up 62 appearances for the French outfit and is becoming a pivotal member of their squad.
The Frenchman has also garnered some Champions League experience whilst plying his trade with Lille.
Soumare would start in all six of Lille’s CL games this term, two of which were against Chelsea.
Soumare has two-and-a-half years left on his Lille contract and has impressed across 23 appearances in all competitions this season, including six in the Champions League.