Chelsea transfer news: French striker Louis Guebbels targeted in raid on Lyon

CHELSEA are ready to sign French striker Louis Guebbels in a raid on Olympique Lyonnais.

Stamford Bridge teenage talent spotters have homed in on the youngster who turns 16 next year.

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Guebbels has come through the ranks at Lyon but knows the highly-rated Chelsea academy can improve him as a player.

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Chelsea's youth teams have been completely dominant in Europe, winning the 2014/15 Uefa Youth League, as well as winning the competition the following year.

The Blues have been impressive of late, bouncing back incredibly since they were humiliated at the Emirates Stadium.

A 5-0 rout against Everton sent the West London side top of the Premier League as they aim to re-claim the title they won two years ago.

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