Chelsea will face stiff competition from Liverpool in their pursuit of Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, with reports suggesting the Reds have made contact with the French side.
Reports emerging in France, as cited on Tribal Football, the Reds have asked to be kept in the loop regarding the player’s immediate future, with Chelsea and Manchester City linked with moves recently.
Aouar has been catching the eye of many with his performances for Lyon this season, particularly in the Champions League.
Manchester City have been tipped to snap up his services after being left impressed with his potential following their meeting with the French side in the Champions League.
Chelsea have also been credited with an interest, as head coach Maurizio Sarri is said to be a big admirer of the player.
Liverpool will be fully aware that Lyon’s Jean-Michel Aulas is known to be a difficult negotiator and the Reds face a battle to lure him away from the Ligue 1 outfit.
