Chelsea are reportedly hoping to pip Newcastle to the £33million signing of highly-rated Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, but face stiff competition from Borussia Dortmund.
The teenage forward has emerged as one of French football's brightest talents this season having struck nine times in 20 Ligue 1 outings.
The 19-year-old's goalscoring exploits saw Newcastle push to secure his services last month and the two clubs reportedly reached an agreement on deadline day after the Magpies matched the £33m asking price.
