Chelsea join race to sign RB Leipzig star

Chelsea have emerged as potential suitors to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer, according to Bild.

The Austrian is currently in his fifth campaign with the Bundesliga outfit, where he has made 165 appearances.

He has been a key player in that period, but could walk away on a free transfer when his deal expires next summer.

The likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich have been linked with his signature, and Chelsea have now joined the hunt.

Todd Boehly has been an ambitious owner since taking charge. He spent over £270m on new signings this summer.

There will be another big spree at the end of the season, but the Blues are also on the look out for bargain purchases.

Laimer would be one of those and fits perfectly into the Blues plans. He is only 25 and has a long-term future ahead.

The Austrian previously said that he does not dream of playing in the Premier League, but refused to rule out a move.