According to reports, Chelsea is in the lead in the race to sign wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko of Borussia Dortmund, with a prospective employee playing a significant role in their quest.
Along with colleague Jude Bellingham, the 18-year-old is one of the most highly regarded young football players in the world.
Moukoko attended the World Cup with Germany, who were eliminated in the group stage, despite only turning 18 in November.
He has a contract that expires at the end of the current campaign, and top European clubs are competing to sign him.
Given their recent history of signing free agents, it's not surprising that Barcelona has drawn significant attention, although Manchester United, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich are also thought to be interested.
Along with colleague Jude Bellingham, the 18-year-old is one of the most highly regarded young football players in the world.
Moukoko attended the World Cup with Germany, who were eliminated in the group stage, despite only turning 18 in November.
He has a contract that expires at the end of the current campaign, and top European clubs are competing to sign him.
Given their recent history of signing free agents, it's not surprising that Barcelona has drawn significant attention, although Manchester United, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich are also thought to be interested.