Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Strasbourg winger Gessime Yassine as they look to secure another highly rated young talent under their BlueCo ownership.

The 20-year-old can operate on either flank and has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs following his performances in France.

However according to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are understood to be well positioned in the race for his signature, with Moroccan international reportedly open to the prospect of eventually moving to Stamford Bridge.

Yassine joined Strasbourg in January and has made an encouraging start to the current campaign, scoring twice and providing two assists.

His progress has caught the attention of several English clubs, with Brighton, Newcastle United, Sunderland, Brentford, Everton and Nottingham Forest all reportedly monitoring his performances.

The growing interest reflects Yassine’s emergence as a promising attacking prospect, but Chelsea could look to use their links with Strasbourg to strengthen their position as they plan for future transfer windows.