Chelsea have been given a huge boost to their hopes of signing Rayan Cherki this summer. The 19-year-old wonderkid has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge following a meteoric rise to superstardom at Olympique Lyonnais.
football.london understands that the Blues are considering a move for Cherki, who sees his contract with the French outfit expire in two-years. It's believed that the west Londoners sent scouts to watch the attacking midfielder on several occasions last term, where they also monitored the progress of Malo Gusto, who was signed in January.
With Chelsea in the market for a creative outlet to replace Mason Mount, Cherki has emerged as one of the most exciting options on Mauricio Pochettino's shortlist. He featured 34 times for Laurent Blanc's side in Ligue 1 last season, directly contributing towards ten goals.
