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Chelsea step up pursuit of Antony's 'lightning-quick' £35m Real Betis star team-mate, 19, with Jadon Sancho looking likely to return to Man United

Real Betis are holding out for £35million as Chelsea step up interest in highly-rated winger Jesus Rodriguez.

Mail Sport reported earlier this year that an increasing number of elite European clubs have taken notice of the 19-year-old's performances in what has been his break-out season in La Liga.

Lightning quick, the Spanish U19 international, has become a crowd favourite with his work ethic and willingness to take on opposition defences.

Coach Manuel Pellegrini has utilised him as a left winger who cuts in onto his right foot while he has also figured on the opposite side, replacing Antony who is on loan from Manchester United.