Published 14:37 21 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Chelsea have made a stunning enquiry about one of Barcelona's wonderkids.

Despite already splashing the cash under Todd Boehly's ownership, new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is looking to recruit new talent this summer ahead of the 2024/25 season.

On July 1, Tosin Adarabioyo will join the club, having starred at Fulham last season. He had attracted reported interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United.

Adarabioyo will provide defensive cover, with Thiago Silva leaving the Stamford Bridge outfit.

And Chelsea are seeking to bolster their frontline, according to Spanish journalist Guillem Balague, who claims the Blues want to sign Barca's Marc Guiu.

Balague claims the 18-year-old forward has a EUR6 million release clause.

On X , he wrote: "Chelsea have asked about 18 year old Marc Guiu, the young FCB striker who had such an impressive start of his career with the first team. He only cost EUR6m and are considering signing him! Great investment, cannot go wrong as his value will increase either at Chelsea or by selling him eventually."

But the Premier League side face stiff competition to land Guiu as Sevilla have also expressed an interest in snapping him up, having been keen to acquire his services during the January transfer window.

Guiu's contract expires next summer as Barca are considering offloading the talent, with Chelsea circling ahead of tabling an official bid.

Guiu has been described as a 'classic No.9' who 'exploits his physical power'.

He made seven appearances across all competitions for Barca last season, scoring two goals.