Chelsea have reportedly identified Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko as a potential summer transfer target.
The Blues enjoyed a record-breaking period in the transfer window earlier this year upon the successful takeover of the club.
Money was spent to acquire the services of three attack-minded players in Carney Chukwuemeka, Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
However, Chukwuemeka is regarded as one for the future, Sterling is yet to replicate his form from Manchester City and Aubameyang will turn 34 years of age in June.
With Chelsea realistically unlikely to continue spending at their previous rate unless they make significant sales, the club's new recruitment team are currently assessing their options in the market.
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A deal is already said to be in place for Christopher Nkunku, one which will see Chelsea shell out in the region of £50m, but it appears that they are keen to bring in another Bundesliga striker on a free transfer.
According to The Secret Scout, Chelsea have made contact with the representatives of Moukoko with regards to signing the teenager next year.
Despite being just 18 years of age, Moukoko has already been provided with 16 starts and 43 substitute outings by the German giants.
During that period, the teenager has contributed 11 goals and eight assists, and Dortmund are keen for the prospect to continue his career at the Westfalenstadion in the long term.
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However, there is currently a lack of a willingness to commit his future to Dortmund, Moukoko's camp aware that formal discussions can take place with foreign clubs from next month onwards.
Such has been Moukoko's rise to prominence that he was selected in Germany's World Cup squad, making one brief appearance during the 2-1 defeat to Japan.
Chelsea are allegedly prepared to offer Moukoko a five-year contract with the option of an extra 12 months, but similar proposals are also expected from elsewhere.
Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid have been credited with an interest in the attacker in the past.
Darren Plant
