Chelsea are in the frame for Dynamo Kiev for star Andriy Yarmolenko. The Daily Star says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has started talks to seal a deal with Dynamo Kiev for Yarmolenko.
The winger is wanted by Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham, with Stoke the latest Premier League club to make an ambitious move for the 24-year-old.
Potters boss Mark Hughes has stepped into the race and is willing to pay £12m.
The Ukraine international is ready for a switch to England and the Blues owner has moved to cut out the competition by sounding out Kiev over the details.
