Chelsea are getting into the gear and starting to think about signing a Como star as they look to strengthen in attack.

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The Daily Briefing is always ahead of the curve on transfers, and right now they’re firing up a new one, connecting a rising star of European football with Chelsea.

The focus at Como has been on Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon mainly, but plenty of other Cesc Fabregas’ other players look like they could go on to great things.

Mark Brus writes that Chelsea and Manchester United are interest in one of them – Michael Baturina.

Chelsea and Man U begin work on attacker’s asking price

Brus writes that both teams have “communicated directly” with Como to get information on what it would take to sign the Croatia international.

The Italian side have set an £80m asking price, while the buyers are hoping to get that closer to £60m.

“Baturina is well-liked by the recruitment staff of Chelsea and Man United,” Brus’ source told him.

“They’ve been pushing for this deal for a while and early discussions have taken place with Como. There’s definitely the sense that they’d sell for the right price, but we’re a long way from an agreement as there’s at least a €20m gap in valuation between the parties at the moment.”

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