There are reports Chelsea could turn to Villarreal’s Samu Chukwueze in their hunt for a new winger this summer.

But with BVB refusing to drop their asking price for Jadon Sancho, the West Londoners appear to have privately conceded defeat in the race to sign the much-coveted 20-year-old.

So with Manchester United now the overwhelming favourites to acquire Sancho, the Blues are having to consider other options.

The Blues had been hoping to prise Sancho away from Borussia Dortmund in the coming months.

And according to Goal, Villarreal livewire Chukwueze is one being carefully considered.

The 21-year-old has become a regular in LaLiga after coming through the Yellow Submarine’s academy.

Chukwueze regularly troubles defences with his outstanding dribbling ability, although his final ball could do with some refining – having provided four assists in addition to four goals this season.