Transfer gossip: Chelsea said to have made approach for French youngster Ekitike

Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Chelsea are interested in signing Reims striker Hugo Ekitike, reports in France claim.

The 19-year-old is regarded as an excellent prospect and there has been speculation over his future.

Several clubs have been linked with Ekitike, a France Under-20 international, in recent months.

And Footmercato have claimed that Chelsea have contacted Reims about a potential deal to sign him.

Kurzawa also linked

Paris St-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa is another French player said to be on Chelsea’s radar.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano says the Blues are interested in signing Kurzawa, 29, on loan, but that talks between the clubs have not yet taken place.