Chelsea have joined the hunt to sign Czech Republic starlet Lubos Kalouda, who has received an offer from CSKA Moscow.
Kalouda was wanted by Newcastle United during the January transfer window, but the Magpies were unable to conclude a deal with his club FC Brno.
Juventus also tried to sign the 20-year-old, with the midfielder perceived as a long-term replacement for compatriot Pavel Nedved at Stadio Delle Alpi.
However, interest in the youngster has increased, with Chelsea sending a scout to watch Kalouda in Brno's defeat at Plzen at the weekend.
The Blues may have to move quickly, though, after Brno's majority shareholder Roman Pros confirmed CSKA have lodged a bid.
1 Petr Cech
35 Juliano Belletti
33 Alex
6 Ricardo Carvalho
3 Ashley Cole
5 Michael Essien
4 Claude Makelele (c)
13 Michael Ballack
10 Joe Cole
11 Didier Drogba
15 Florent Malouda
Subs: 23 Carlo Cudicini, 26 John Terry, 12 John Mikel Obi, 8 Frank Lampard,
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