Chelsea are watching Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez.

The Sun says Blues boss Antonio Conte has instructed scouts to keep a close eye on the 19-year-old midfielder.

Lopez is yet to agree a new deal on his contract with the French outfit that expires in the summer, and that could prompt Chelsea into making a move for him at the end of the campaign.

The Frenchman has scored one goal and provided five assists in 16 games for Marseille this term.