Chelsea are interested in signing Leon Maloney from Portsmouth.

The 18-year-old managed 26 goals in the academy for Pompey last term.

Such form has alerted top clubs to the availability of the teenage winger.

The Sunsays Chelsea have the most accelerated interest in signing him.

While they have a transfer ban, it is possible the Blues will agree to a move that is finalised in a future transfer window.

West Ham United are another club who want to sign Maloney.

There is also interest from Dutch second division side Volendam.