Transfer gossip: Chelsea linked with Charlton youngster

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea as the January window approaches….

Chelsea are leading a race to sign Charlton youngster Ademola Lookman, the Daily Mirror claim.

Tottenham and Manchester City are also said to be keen on the 18-year-old, who made his first-team debut for the Championship club last month and has scored three goals in seven matches.

Lookman’s representatives are currently discussing a new contract for him with Charlton. His current deal ends in 2017..

Meanwhile, there is speculation that Guus Hiddink will look to add to his squad following his recent appointment as Chelsea manager until the end of the season.

The Spanish media have suggested that Hiddink is keen to sign Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez and Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez.

It is claimed that Martinez, who has been linked with Chelsea during successive transfer windows, could move to Stamford Bridge in exchange for former Atletico man Diego Costa.