The freshly crowned Club World Cup champions are the latest side credited with interest in a player previously tracked by Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid. The Athletic claim that Chelsea have “made an enquiry” into a move for the 19-year-old this summer.

In recent days, speculation over Rodrygo’s future has only intensified, with Liverpool, in particular, accelerating their pursuit of the young forward.The Reds are determined to bring in a new face

Arsenal and Liverpool want to sign the Brazil international forward, who has been given advice on his future by a departing Madrid player