Chelsea have now stepped up their interest in signing Lyon star Rayan Cherki. The Blues have been in direct contact with the Frenchman's representatives in recent days, football.london understands.
Cherki has recently emerged as a potential replacement for Mason Mount, with Chelsea in the market for a new creative outlet this summer. The 19-year-old wonderkid has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge following an impressive rise to prominence at Olympique Lyonnais and more recent performances at the European Championships for France Under-21s.
Cherki, who sees his contract expire in two-years, featured 34 times for Laurent Blanc's side in Ligue 1 last season, directly contributing towards ten goals. Despite his age, the teenage sensation has quickly established himself in the Lyon starting lineup.
