Chelsea keen on Portsmouth ace Leon Maloney

Chelsea have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for Portsmouth star Leon Maloney, according to The Sun.

The Blues are interested in a potential swoop to sign the 18-year-old in order to strengthen their squad this summer.

Chelsea and West Ham United have both been keeping a close eye on the teenager after his impressive performances for the Pompey academy the last term.

The west London outfit have “accelerated” their interest after receiving some reports from their scouts about the Portsmouth starlet.

Chelsea and West Ham could be forced to act soon though because one Dutch club is also credited with an interest in Maloney.

Chelsea are currently serving a two-window transfer ban handed out by Fifa. They have only been able to sign Christian Pulisic and Mateo Kovacic to their squad.