Chelsea target Bundesliga star Baba Rahman?

Chelsea are hopeful of beating Premier League rivals Arsenal to secure the signature of Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman from Bundesliga outfit Augsburg, according to The Mirror.

Rahman has attracted a lot of interest from both Blues and Gunners as well as Spanish giants Real Madrid. However, the report claims the Premier League champions are confident of snatching up a deal for the 20-year-old left back.

The Bundesliga outfit value the defender at £15 million and the west Londoners are keen to secure the services of the youngster to Stamford Bridge.

He has established as one of the hottest stars of the German league last season and helped Augsburg finish fifth and secure a place in Europa League next season.

Rahman concluded the season as the seventh-best player according the Bundesliga’s official player rankings index.

It is believed that Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis is keen on a move back to Atletico Madrid this summer and Rahman could be the defender to replace him at the west London.