Chelsea have joined Nottingham Forest in the race to sign teen Gambian talent Adama Bojang.
The 18-year-old striker made his breakthrough on the international stage last month with his performances in the under-20 Africa Cup of Nations as Gambia reached the final.
Bojang currently plays for Steve Biko FC in Gambia and is said to be valued at £650,000 - with Forest and Tottenham previously credited with an interest in the youngster.
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According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea and Crystal Palace have now joined the race for the teenager's signature, with a "handful" of other Premier League clubs said to be "monitoring" the forward's progress.
Any English team looking to sign Bojang face one major hurdle, though, as he is unlikely to qualify for a work permit under post-Brexit rules. Clubs could get around this by sending him out on loan, so Bojang could potentially continue his development at Evangelos Marinakis' Olympiacos, for instance.
The teenager has opened up on reports linking him with a move to the English game, telling BBC Sport Africa : “I’ve heard about the news (the rumours), and I am excited about it.
“It boosts my morale. I’m focusing more on (gaining) consistency which motivates me a lot, because seeing such clubs following you is a great feeling. Through consistency, it will make them hungrier (to sign) me.”
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