Chelsea are interested in Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.
The young forward is attracting major Premier League enquiries, with Newcastle and West Ham keen.
However, Foot Mercato says Chelsea have jumped into the battle on recommendation of manager Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel watched Ekitike, 19, when in charge of PSG and wants to bring him to London this summer.
West Ham, meanwhile, have intimated they plan to bid for Ekitike this month.
Need a VPN? Or seeking to switch? Then support Tribal Football by clicking here to sign up with our official partners NordVPN. Not only will you receive the best VPN experience, but also great discounts by signing up via Tribal Football. Thanks for your support!