Chelsea have opened talks for Partizan Belgrade midfield talent Danilo Pantic.

Juventus are also interested in the 19 year-old Serb, but Chelsea are now in advanced talks for his signing.

Pantic, 18, comes off contract from Partizan in the summer and is expected to join Chelsea before the January transfer window closes.

The youngster will be immediately loaned to Vitesse Arnhem for the remainder of the season.

Chelsea hope to do business for around £1.25 million.