Chelsea are pushing to secure a late deal for Charlton starlet Mason Burstow.
The 18-year-old has been targeted by a host of Premier League clubs, with Brentford among those linked.
A bid has now been made from a top flight club, with Chelsea believed to be leading the race for his signature.
Burstow was left out of Charlton’s squad for Monday’s game against Portsmouth, with manager Johnnie Jackson confirming: “A bid has come in from a Premier League club for Mason, so we’ve allowed him to go and chat with them.
“As far as I know nothing has been sort of done as yet, but obviously his focus was going to be elsewhere tonight, so we felt it best to let him go and have discussions and leave him out of the game.”
In seven League One appearances this season, Burstow has scored two goals while also netting in the FA Cup.
