CHELSEA are plotting a move for Lyon star Rayan Cherki, according to reports.
The Blues have undergone a dramatic clear-out this summer.
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The likes of N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy have moved to Saudi Arabia.
While Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic have all been allowed to join Premier League rivals.
Co-owner Todd Boehly is eager to bolster new boss Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
Nicolas Jackson has arrived in a £32million deal from Villarreal, while Christopher Nkunku’s £52m switch from RB Leipzig was finally confirmed last month.
According to 90min, Blues chiefs have opened talks with Lyon regarding a move for wonderkid Rayan Cherki.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has plenty of admirers at Stamford Bridge, and has even been compared to a young Eden Hazard in some quarters.
Lyon could feel pressure to sell stars this summer amid financial issues.
The Ligue 1 side are claimed to want around £43m for Cherki.
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But Chelsea chiefs feel that a deal could be struck for closer to £30m.
Cherki would be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Should he make the switch, he would reunite with Malo Gusto.
The full-back, 20, signed for the Blues from Lyon in January – before remaining in France on loan for the remainder of the season.
Despite only turning 20 next month, Cherki has already played 102 games for Lyon.
He has scored 14 goals, along with laying on 16 assists.
In addition to Cherki, Chelsea are claimed to be monitoring Montpellier striker Elye Wahi.
They are reported to have held talks regarding a move for the 20-year-old, who scored 19 goals in Ligue 1 last term.
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