On Friday, Chelsea became the latest club to consider entering the race for Evan Ferguson, becoming the sixth Premier League club interested in signing the £40m-rated Brighton forward before the transfer deadline.
The 20-year-old has struggled for form under new Seagulls manager Fabian Hurzeler this season, but news of his possible availability has sparked interest among clubs looking to bolster their attacking ranks.
The Blues - who have previously enticed players like Moises Caicedo and Marc Cucurella from the south coast to west London - have been tracking Ferguson since he broke into the first team in 2022.