Chelsea join chase for Red Star striker Richmond Boakye

Premier League champions Chelsea have been added to a growing list of clubs believed to be hot on the trail of the Red Star striker Richmond Boakye.

Ghana international has been enjoying a rich vein of form with the Serbian giants and will be given a further chance to display his talents in front of the Premier League audience in the Europa League this season since Red Star are in the same group as North London giants Arsenal.

Celtic, Swansea and Crystal Palace have all been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old whereas the Daily Mail reports Chelsea will also be sending scouts to Belgrade on 19 October against Gunners.

Antonio Conte is well aware of Boakye’s talents since Ghana international had a brief spell at Juventus. Having failed to impress with the Serie A giants, the 24-year-old forward settled with Serbian giants and is finally showing his full potential.

Boakye scored three goals for his side this season including a sensational winner against FC Koln last month.