Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Barcelona and Everton target Andriy Yarmolenko from Dynamo Kyiv, according to Catalan daily Sport.

The Ukrainian forward was extensively linked with a move away from Dynamo Kyiv in the summer, with both Barcelona and Everton believed to be in the race to sign him.




While the 25-year-old decided to stay put, the speculation surrounding his future has refused to die down and he is still rumoured to be on his way out of Dynamo Kyiv.

Barcelona remain interested in the player, but they could face stiff competition from Premier League champions Chelsea for his signature.
 


Mourinho has taken a liking to the player and it has been suggested that he wants to take him to Stamford Bridge in January, as part of his efforts to rejuvenate his faltering Chelsea side.

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The Chelsea boss was in the Ukraine last night to personally watch Yarmolenko in action against Spain in a Euro 2016 qualifier.

There is talk that Liverpool are also interested in the player and it has been suggested that Arsenal are also keen to take Yarmolenko to England.

Dynamo Kyiv are reported to be asking for a fee of around €20m for the player and his contract with the club expires at the end of the season.