Chelsea among clubs interested in defender Sarr

Chelsea are among several clubs showing an interest in Nice defender Malang Sarr.

The French club have received a number of enquiries about Sarr, 18, following some impressive performances for them.

Sarr, a France Under-21 international, joined Nice’s academy at the age of six and made his senior debut last season.

He made 33 appearances in total, helping them finish third in Ligue 1.

Arsenal targeted Sarr before he signed a new contract last year and are continuing to monitor him. He has also been watched by Barcelona.