Chelsea and Manchester City are chasing River Plate superkid Claudio Echeverri.

The 17 year-old midfielder has also been linked with Barcelona in recent days.

However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reportingPremier League interest is now intensifying.

He states: "Understand both Chelsea and Man City have made contact to be informed on Claudio Echeverri situation.

"Barcelona remain keen but structure of the deal makes it complicated with Financial Fair Play.

"Release clause: €25m, up to €30m in the final days of the market."