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From Spain: Chelsea locked in negotiation for €20m midfielder, club in hurry to seal the deal

Chelsea are reportedly trying to secure a deal for Dutch youngster Riechedly Bazoer, according to reports from Catalan newspaper Sport.

Bazoer is a 19-year-old central midfielder, who has been touted as one of the brightest prospects coming out from Holland. He is a fine young talent and has been rapidly progressing at Ajax.

Sport claims that Chelsea have contacted Ajax and are currently locked in a negotiation to sign the young midfielder. The Blues are keen to wrap up the deal at the earliest, as they fear European champions Barcelona might swoop in.