Chelsea open bid for Lyon star as Pulisic’s replacement

Chelsea are already on the move for a new player they can sign as a replacement for Christian Pulisic, who is close to moving to Italian club AC Milan.

The reports revealed Chelsea are set top submit a bid for Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki.

Pulisic is among the first team stars that have left Chelsea this summer transfer window.

While more that 8 players have left Stamford Bridge, the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are also expected to leave before the window closes.

Pulisic is closest to exiting the club, with AC Milan having submitted an improved bid worth £19m.

On the other hand, the Blues have welcomed Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal and Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig this summer.

They are also close to sealing a deal for Moises Caicedo from Brighton and now ESPN claim they want Cherki.

Cherki scored four goals and provided six assists for Lyon in the French Ligue 1 last season.

The 19-year-old is valued at around €40million (£34m) by Lyon who are ready to sell him.