Chelsea are reportedly leading the way in the transfer chase for VfL Bochum starlet Armel Bella-Kotchap.
Despite the 18-year-old having only penned his first senior contract with the Bundesliga 2 outfit last year, Bella-Kotchap is believed to be valued at £6.5million after several stellar performances.
And SunSport understands that Chelsea are locked in talks to snap up the young defender.
The same publication states that the Premier League side have already made contact with the prodigy's representatives ahead of a potential summer swoop.
A host of other European clubs are also touted to be circling, with Manchester United, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid among those keeping a close eye on the situation.