Agent of Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey confirms that Chelsea have been in contact over the player.
The Jamaican speedster has long been considered one of the most promising young players in Europe, with the 21-year old impressing for the German outfit.
However, Bailey had fallen out of favour this season, making just eight starts for Leverkusen.
Recently though Leverkusen appointed Peter Bosz as manager, replacing former boss Heiko Herrlich in a move which was well received by Bailey’s agent and step-father Craig Butler.
Talking to SportBild, as reported by Football.London, Butler said:
I am very happy that this change has come about.
Leon did not develop under Heiko Herrlich. For Leon it is very important that he enjoys football, he lives alone in Germany, the family is in Jamaica, and if Leon does not have fun, it kills him.
Top clubs have come forward, Real and Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Roma, and in recent months they have been surprised that Leon plays so seldom, wondering why a top league player like him is suddenly sitting on the bench.
If Chelsea do decide to shore up their interest, Bailey would be the second young starlet signed by the Blues from the Bundesliga this month, with the club having already snapped up Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.
