With a number of Europe's top sides reportedly chasing Erling Haaland, here is the latest development on the Borussia Dortmund striker's future.
The forward's agent was previously spotted in Spain holding talks with both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid over a potential transfer.
According to transfer expert and football journalist Kristof Terreur, as cited by the Daily Express, Chelsea have thrown their hat in the ring, and have been in talks with the Dortmund star's representatives over the possibility of a transfer ahead of next season.
It is believed that BVB's asking price stands at £154 million (R2.9 billion), a fee Blues owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly willing to pay.
The London club has identified the need for an out-an-out striker next term if they want to challenge on all fronts.
Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham are not guaranteed starters, while Timo Werner managed to score only six goals in 35 Premier League appearances in the past season.
The Blues were reportedly interested in Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku and Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane, but the former is said to be staying in Milan next season while Spurs chairman Daniel Levy does not want to sell his talisman to a London rival.
