Chelsea are closing in on Partizan Belgrade winger Lazar Markovic.

The Mirror says Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo is well aware of the starlet's potential.

And Jose Mourinho's return to the Stamford Bridge club as manager may push a deal through, as the Portuguese, who will reshape the squad he inherited from Rafa Benitez, is also keen on a player seen as one of the best young talents in Europe.

Markovic admitted recently that he'd be keen on a move to England.

"A lot of people say that maybe I'm not suited to the English league," he said. "But I can tell you that I love the Premier League and I see it as an ideal stage for me."