Okonkwo scored a wonder goal during Nigeria’s 4-2 win over Mexico last week and the Nigerian forward has attracted a lot of interest from Premier League sides.
The likes of West Ham are also interested in the player and could enter a bidding war.
According to reports from a Nigerian outlet, Chelsea have sent their representatives to Nigeria in order to finalise a deal for the 17 year old highly rated forward.
The Chelsea delegation will meet with the player and his mother on Wednesday and offer to secure his services.