Chelsea head into this weekend’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich with plans to strengthen their squad further - having made Manchester United’s promising teenager Lauren James a possible target.
A move to Kingsmeadow would see the 19-year-old unite her with brother Reece, who plays for the men’s side.
Lyon are also thought to have expressed interest in the forward, who would secure United a record transfer fee if she does leave this summer.
James has been out of action with an injury recently but scored on the second game of her comeback to a side who have fallen off the pace, having lead the WSL table before Christmas.