Chelsea continues its efforts to strengthen the attacking midfield position after the failure of the Xavi Simons deal last summer, having placed both Keanan Yildiz, the Juventus star, and Malick Fofana from Lyon on its list of upcoming targets.

According to 'CaughtOffside', Chelsea is closely monitoring the players as part of its plan to sign a distinguished attacking midfielder during the upcoming winter or summer transfer window.

Yildiz and Fofana are currently among the top young talents in Europe, and the interest in them comes as potential alternatives should the deal for Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, who is the club's primary target, falter.

Sources confirm that Chelsea's management has allocated a budget for acquiring a new attacking player, with Yildiz and Fofana remaining at the top of the alternatives list in case negotiations become complicated or the costs of other deals rise.