Chelsea have long been tracking Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham alongside Manchester United, and they will likely compete with their Premier League rivals for the 16-year-old.
Birmingham could be forced into a summer sale of their prized asset but they are thought to value the youngster at £50 million ($65m).
At 16 years and 38 days old, Bellingham broke Trevor Francis' 49-year record as Birmingham's youngest ever appearance-maker. He has gone on to be ever-present in the team, making 32 appearances and helping to guide his side away from relegation trouble.