The agent of Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret has revealed the interest of Chelsea.

Meret, currently on-loan with Spal, is regarded among the best young keepers playing in Italy.

Agent Andrea Pastorello told gianlucadimarzio.com: "Meret? I have no problem with anyone wanting to ask for him.

"His future is at Spal? It's early, he is having a great championship: Opportunities in the market will come out.

"(Chelsea boss Antonio) Conte saw him in the national training centre and was really impressed."