Five youngsters for Chelsea and Jose Mourinho to consider this summer

Youri Tielemans
Said to be one of the next big things to emerge from Belgium’s ever-growing production line, Anderlecht’s 18-year-old playmaker, could be a top star in the making. However, there have already been tentative whispers that Chelsea have shown an interest, and he would join an impressive honour-role of compatriots if were to move to Stamford Bridge.

Although Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne have already left the club, there remains superstars; Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard, as well as the latter’s younger brother Thorgan who has spent his time at the club out on loan. Any fee is likely to be around the £10m mark.

Find out below, why he is so highly regarded.

Ruben Neves
This starlet comes with a slightly higher profile, after being linked to Liverpool in January, though Porto’s 18-year-old is very much a Mourinho-type of player. Currently at Porto, he made the transition into the first team this season, and hasn’t disappointed.

Although he currently dictates play from a deeper position, he has shown signs of being able to emulate compatriots Manuel Rui Costa and Deco, pushing further forward. Due to his status, though, he may command a higher fee, likely to be in the region of £10m.

Ante Coric
Although Dinamo Zagreb’s 18-year-old gem may have recently signed a new contract, it may not stop Chelsea trying to snare the player, after Everton, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were all linked.

Having been compared to the likes of compatriots, Luka Modric and Zvonimir Boban, the Croatian is blessed with talent, and could be the latest export out of the country, after Alen Halilovic and Mateo Kovacic both joined Barcelona and Inter Milan respectively in recent seasons. Watch this space.