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title: "Chelsea retaining interest in Pellegri"
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author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2017-09-19T18:47:23Z"
modified: "2017-09-19T18:47:23Z"
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# Chelsea retaining interest in Pellegri

Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Genoa youngster Pietro Pellegri.

According to reports in Italy, as cited by [Metro](https://metro.co.uk/2017/09/19/pietro-pellegris-agent-in-england-as-manchester-united-eye-transfer-move-6940149/) today, the Blues are one of several top European sides expressing an interest in signing the hugely promising forward.

Pellegri, who is just 17-years-old, has started the season in superb fashion for Genoa. The exciting prospect came off the bench in his side’s contest against [Lazio](https://readseriea.com/) and although they were defeated on the day, Pellegri hit the net twice.

![Roberto Serra/Iguana Press/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/619464948.jpg)

The report claims that Pellegri’s agent is currently in England, which has led to the rumours of a move to Chelsea intensifying.

Manchester United are also cited with interest by Metro, but both [Premier League](https://readpl.com/) outfits face intense competition from clubs in Pellegri’s homeland. It’s claimed that both [AC Milan](https://readseriea.com/) and [Juventus](https://readseriea.com/) are also interested in acquiring the Italy Under-17 international.

Pellegri will now look to build on what was a hugely impressive display against [Lazio](https://readseriea.com/) for the rest of the season.