Chelsea are plotting a swoop for highly-rated Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki handy Mauricio Pochettino additional firepower, in line with studies. Pochettino has already splashed a mixed £82million to rejuvenate his assault with Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, and he's focusing on a 3rd addition.

According to ESPN, Chelsea are plotting a gap provide for Cherki as Christian Pulisic nears a transfer to AC Milan.

Lyon are stated to worth the French wonderkid - underneath contract till 2025 - at round £34m amid monetary honest play troubles.

The Ligue 1 outfit are underneath stress to dump a few of their star gamers to recruit this summer time, and Cherki is not in need of suitors.

PSG approached Lyon for his companies in January however noticed a suggestion rejected and have not but returned to the body.

The report claims that Chelsea boast a robust relationship with Lyon after signing full-back Malo Gusto within the winter switch window.

And it's going to possible play of their favour as they try and lure the 19-year-old attacking midfielder to Stamford Bridge within the coming weeks.

Cherki is comfy with utilizing each ft and possesses spectacular versatility sure to make him a beautiful proposition for Pochettino.

He operated as a No 10, winger, second striker and false 9 as he recorded a career-best return of 4 objectives and 6 assists in Ligue 1 final season.

Chelsea had been among the many golf equipment watching him intently at this summer time's U21 European Championship, the place he caught the attention in France's run to the quarter-finals.

Cherki previously attracted interest from Zinedine Zidane when the France icon was on the helm at Real Madrid.

Manchester United had been additionally reportedly making an attempt to recruit him to the membership's academy, however Cherki's head was turned by news of Real's curiosity.

He finally ended up staying at Lyon and has flourished into one among Europe's most fun teenage abilities.

ESPN have named £26m-rated Montpellier striker Elye Wahi in its place on Pochettino's wishlist, however the Blues look set to ramp up their curiosity in Cherki imminently.

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