CSKA Moscow teenager Alan Dzagoev is being tipped for a move to Chelsea by Russia coach Guus Hiddink.
The former Stamford Bridge boss has already included the 19-year-old in his Russian starting line-up five times.
And he told Blues owner Roman Abramovich to arrange a deal for the midfielder before his value increases.
Russia coach Hiddink said: "He is young but with some improvement he will be ready for the Premier League within 12 months. I am convinced of that."