Edmond Tapsoba is eager to make a move to Chelsea.

The defender confirmed he will start the season with Bayer Leverkusen but did not rule out a switch to Chelsea.

Manchester United and Arsenal are said to be keen on Tapsoba but it seems the 22-year-old has his heart set on west London.

As quoted by Afriquesports, Tapsoba said: "With Chelsea, for the moment, there is nothing concrete, nothing official.

"What I can say is that I will start my season with Bayer Leverkusen. We keep our fingers crossed for God to guide us to the right path."

Towering Tapsoba played 31 Bundesliga games for Leverkusen last season, helping his side to qualify for the Europa League.