Sources have told LondonsFirst that Chelsea scouts are in attendance at the Sporting vs Juventus match this evening with a specific focus on Manuel Ugarte.

Ugarte, a midfielder, is highly rated across Europe and produced good performances against Arsenal in the previous round of the UEFA Europa League.

Chelsea have drawn up a list of potential midfield targets ahead of the summer window and it is expected to be a priority area of recruitment.

The next Chelsea manager will collaborate with the club’s hierarchy to finalise targets to pursue.