Barcelona are eyeing a shock raid on Chelsea for 16 year-old prospect Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

The Mirror says Loftus-Cheek, 16, has been targeted after Barca saw him score for England schoolboys against Wales last year.

Midfielder Loftus-Cheek has starred for Chelsea's academy and under-18s.

And Barcelona are aware there is also interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City.

The teenager has yet to sign a deal at Chelsea and the European champions hope to reverse the trend and snatch a bright young hope themselves. Barca are fed up with their kids being luring to the Premier League.