Chelsea eye deal for 17-year-old Hamburg wonderkid Jann-Fiete Arp as Antonio Conte looks to future

CHELSEA are reportedly looking to sign highly-rated German youngster Jann-Fiete Arp this summer.

The Hamburg starlet is currently shining at the European Under-17 Championships and has already scored two hat-tricks.

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Arp, 17, is the talk of the town after netting 26 times in just 21 games for Hamburg’s kids this season.

And The Mirror claims Chelsea are preparing a bid to bring him to Stamford Bridge as they look to build a side for the future.

However, Borussia Dortmund are also interested and have a proven track record of promoting youth.

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Arp has just a year remaining on his Hamburg contract and talks over a new deal are yet to commence.

But he is seen as a fundamental part of the club’s future, having been included in the senior squad’s winter training camp to Dubai.

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And sporting director Jens Todt is keen for all parties to come to an agreement before either Chelsea or Dortmund attempt to make a move.

He said: “We want to extend with him, without if and but. We all know that he has what it takes to be a Bundesliga player – and not just since yesterday.”