CHELSEA have gained a leg up over their rivals in the pursuit of emerging Swedish star Alexander Isak.
Isak, 17, has rocketed to fame after scoring 10 goals in 22 matches this season for AIK Solna.
The striker – dubbed the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic – has caught the eye of top clubs around the world, with Barcelona among those interested.
A staggering 90 scouts were said to have watched Isak during his side’s 1-0 loss to IFK Gothenburg last weekend.
But Swedish paper Expressen have reported Chelsea have their noses in front after Isak partnered with Serbian agent Vladica “Vlado” Lemic – who is friends with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Expressen report that: “Lemic has strong contacts with the top European football clubs, and through Chelsea’s former sporting director Frank Arnesen, the Serb has established a relationship with Russian owner Roman Abramovich.”
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The Blues still have competition as rivals Manchester United and Liverpool – who have been linked numerous times with Isak – are still in the race.
Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic has previously told agent Mino Raiola to recommend the youngster to former clubs Juventus and PSG – only adding to the competition.
Isak stands at 6ft 3in and made his debut for Sweden Under-21s earlier this month.
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