Worry about 'tough competition' from Chelsea – Blues keen, battling for player

Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are among several European clubs competing to sign Philadelphia Union striker Malik Jakupovic, 17, who has impressed in MLS after scoring 12 goals for USA U17s.

Chelsea have joined Borussia Dortmund in pursuing Philadelphia Union's 17-year-old striker Malik Jakupovic, who has caught European attention after impressing for the MLS club's academy and reserve team. Dortmund have already made two offers (€2m and €3m) in the summer, which Philadelphia rejected, but continue to maintain contact with his camp. The German club face tough competition from Chelsea and other European sides for the Michigan-born forward, who has scored 12 goals in nine matches for USA U17s.