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title: "Chelsea among those eager to sign Pietro Pellegri"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2017-12-21T17:04:25Z"
modified: "2017-12-21T17:04:25Z"
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# Chelsea among those eager to sign Pietro Pellegri

Antonio Conte has reportedly made adding a striker to his squad in the January transfer window a priority and the Blues are named among a host of suitors that want to sign Pietro Pellegri from Genoa, according to Italian news outlet [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juventus-lead-pellegri-chase-32193).

The 16-year-old striker sent shockwaves around Europe when he became the youngest player ever to score a brace in Serie A during a 3-2 defeat to Lazio which alerted a number of top clubs.

Both Inter Milan and AC Milan are believed to be huge admirers of the Italy U19 international but a transfer to either side remains unlikely, while Chelsea will face competition from Manchester United for his signature.

![Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/852926150.jpg)

Pellegri made his first-team debut for Genoa last December as a 15-year-old and has gone on to make nine appearances after coming through their youth ranks, scoring three goals.

The young striker is valued at £36m by Genoa which would be a huge gamble for a player who has only scored three senior goals to date.