It has been reported that Chelsea are confident of beating Manchester United to the signing of Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic in January.
The Guardian claims that United scouted the 19-year-old in a 3-0 victory over city rivals FK Rad last weekend.
Chelsea’s recruitment department have monitored his progress closely over recent months.
Grujic, a product of Red Star’s academy, stands 6ft 3in and his style has been likened to that of his compatriot Nemanja Matic at Chelsea.