Chelsea are interested in signing Atlanta forward Rasmus Hojlund, MySportDab reports.
The 20-year-old is said to be a hot shot on the radar of the Blues as they search for young strikers for the club.
Chelsea are reportedly planning a summer move for the youngster who is plying his trade for Denmark national team.
Atlanta wants £60m for Rasmus Hojlund if a deal is to happen and have already begun talks with Chelsea for a potential deal.
Atlanta Chairman Antonio Percassi was invited to Chelsea’s Champions League round 16 clash against Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge.
Daily Mail reports Chelsea hierachy met with Percassi and Rasmus Hojlund’s move was the subject of discussion.
However, Graham Potter’s sacking by the club may likely affect the deal according to reports.
Graham Potter was given the marching orders after Chelsea’s home defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are still bent on pursuing a deal for Rasmus Hojlund with Todd Boehly not ready to down tools with his wild spending spree.
But Chelsea must wrestle with other Premier League rivals who are also eyeing a move for Rasmus Hojlund.
Manchester United and Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal are also said to be interested in Rasmus Hojlund.
The two clubs are reportedly ready to rival Chelsea’s summer move for the youngster in the summer.
Rasmus Hojlund is said to one of the most exciting and promising youngsters in European football and suits Todd Boehly’s profile preference for Chelsea players.
Rasmus Hojlund joined Atlanta last year for £15m and has scored 7 goals with 4 assists in 24 Serie A games for Atlanta.
