Reports from France have stated that the Chelsea ownership have an interest in making a key signing for one of their other assets this summer.
According to L’Equipe, the Blues are interested in signing a wonderkid originally for Strasbourg, however keeping a clear route open to a potential switch to Stamford Bridge not long after.
Todd Boehly keen on talented youngsters
It has been a clear ambition of Todd Boehly and co to bring in the top young players in world football before their fellow elite sides get a hold of them.
The highlight addition up to now has been Kendry Paez, who is not even eligible to join up with Chelsea for another year or so.
However, he has already been involved in training sessions with the first team, and is a full regular international for Ecuador alongside club-record signing Moises Caicedo.
It now looks as if they are looking to return to the youth market when the transfer window opens again, with 16-year-old Rayane Messi reportedly on the agenda.
Chelsea looking at Rayane Messi
He is currently starring with French side Dijons, and it looks as if they have an eye on keeping him in that country with a move to Strasbourg.
The Ligue 1 side have already benefited off the back of some Chelsea loanees this season, with the latest completely turning their form around.
The club decided they were the best possible place for Andrey Santos to make a move to, after seeing the first half of the season wasted at Nottingham Forest.
Since coming into the Strasbourg side, they have not lost a game, and the Brazilian has been key to their turnaround in form.
They will be hoping if they do receive Messi that they will be able to benefit in a similar way to how they have this season, and hopefully more in the future.