Manchester City will reportedly attempt to prise Chelsea starlet Conor Hunte away from the club next summer.
The Blues youngster starred in England Under-16s' Victory Shield win this year and his eye-catching performances have seen him earmarked as a future star.
His displays have alerted City who, under the new Elite Player Performance Plan, could secure the player for a nominal fee.
Premier League clubs are now intensifying their search for young talent as they prepare to fall in line with the new Financial Fair Play rules.
