The midfielder made his first Ligue 1 start at 18 years old
Chelsea are very interested in signing 21-year-old defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco, according to ESPN.
The French international has made 26 league starts for Monaco this campaign, helping the club contend for the Ligue 1 title.
Tchouameni has flashed elite ball-winning skills, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles at his position and 93rd percentile for interceptions among ‘big five’ leagues over the past year.