Lamps has not been scared to throw young players straight into the line-up, with striker Tammy Abraham, midfielder Mason Mount, winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, plus defenders Fikayo Tomori and Reece James making an impact this season. Espanyol supposedly plan to offer Melamed an improved deal in just over a year's time, but the recently-relegated Catalan club run the risk of losing their future star for cheap this summer. CHELSEA reportedly want Spanish starlet Nico Melamed, 18, but face transfer fight with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the £7.3m Espanyol ace. The Spanish ace was called up to his country's U19 side but through his Argentine grandfather he could also represent the South American country. According to Gianluca di Marzio, the Castelldefels born youngster has a release clause of just £7.2m with the Blues, Real and Barca all looking to tempt the midfielder away from Espanyol. The 18 … Chelsea are the latest outfit to have been credited with interest in Melamed, while Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also thought to be monitoring the youngster. Sport says Melamed is highly-rated and already attracting attention from several European giants ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). By subscribing, you consent to our privacy policy. The Blues are poised to make a move for the young midfielder but will have to battle with European rivals to tempt Melamed to the Premier League. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. CHELSEA reportedly want Spanish starlet Nico Melamed, 18, but face transfer fight with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the £7.3m Espanyol ace. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. CHELSEA reportedly want Spanish starlet Nico Melamed, 18, but face transfer fight with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the £7.3m Espanyol ace. Melamed's current contract at Espanyol runs until 2023, although the club may be wanting to offer him a new deal with a higher release clause to ward off interest, or get a better return for their midfield prodigy. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Sport says Melamed is highly-rated and already attracting attention from several European giants ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. CHELSEA reportedly want Spanish starlet Nico Melamed, 18, but face transfer fight with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the £7.3m Espanyol ace. The Blues are said to be poised to make a move for Nico Melamed. The Spanish outfit have suffered a miserable season so far and sit at the bottom of La Liga, six points adrift of safety. View our online Press Pack. Chelsea are eyeing Espanyol midfielder Nico Melamed. Neville refused to pay £14.95 to watch Utd's win on Sky Box Office, Van Dijk snubbed Pickford and Mane waved Everton keeper away after horror tackle, Aguero slammed after grabbing assistant ref Sian Massey-Ellis on shoulder, Bale curse 'is back' say fans as Spurs concede three goals to draw with West Ham, Lanzini completes STUNNING comeback as Hammers fight back from 3-0 down, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The Blues are poised to make a move for the young midfielder but will have to battle with European rivals to tempt Melamed to the Premier League. The 18-year-old has made just one appearance for the Espanyol first team, coming on as a substitute in the 3-0 Europa League win over Luzern in August. Frank Lampard (Photo: The Sport Review) Chelsea FC are preparing an €8m (£7.2m) bid to sign Espanyol starlet Nico Melamed, according to a report in Italy. The 18-year-old has made just one appearance for the Espanyol first team, coming on as a substitute in the 3-0 Europa League win over Luzern in August. According to Gianluca di Marzio, the Castelldefels born youngster has a release clause of just £7.2m with the Blues, Real and Barca all looking to tempt the midfielder away from Espanyol. The Spanish outfit have suffered a miserable season so far and sit at the bottom of La Liga, six points adrift of safety. Espanyol see Melamed as part of their long-term plans and agreed a contract extension with the player in April last year. The Spanish ace was called up to his country's U19 side but through his Argentine grandfather he could also represent the South American country. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It is Melamed's performance for the B team this campaign has put him on the radar in Europe, scoring seven goals in 26 appearances. Chelsea are the latest outfit to have been credited with interest in Melamed, while Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also thought to be monitoring the youngster. Chelsea are eyeing Espanyol midfielder Nico Melamed. PL Awards: Heroic Hammers, nasty fouls and Kepa's howler, Five potential CB transfers Liverpool should target to replace injured Virgil van Dijk, UEFA Champions League: Things you should know, Virgil van Dijk Injury: How Liverpool can cope without the Dutchman, WSL: History in the NLD, Man Utd march on as City slip again, No offers? Scouts from across the three clubs have been sniffing around the Espanyol ace and it seems Blues boss Frank Lampard has picked Melamed out as a player he can add to his exciting crop of Stamford Bridge youngsters. 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News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Melamed's current contract at Espanyol runs until 2023, although the club may be wanting to offer him a new deal with a higher release clause to ward off interest, or get a better return for their midfield prodigy. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Chelsea wanted to SELL Kante over summer, ​Aston Villa manager Smith thanks Chelsea for Barkley loan, Frank Lampard tightlipped on if Kepa Arrizabalaga will start for Chelsea against Southampton, Everton rejected chance to sign £150K-a-week Chelsea outcast in the summer transfer window, Edouard Mendy could simply be a stop gap signing as Chelsea eye world class keeper on a free transfer next summer. Chelseahave joined the race for Spanish Under-19 international Nico Melamed, according to reports. 2. OneFootball is your number one source for football news, stats and trends. Receive the most popular news articles from OneFootball every week in your inbox and make sure you never miss out. It is Melamed's performance for the B team this campaign has put him on the radar in Europe, scoring seven goals in 26 appearances. The Blues are poised to make a move for the young midfielder but will have to battle with European rivals to tempt Melamed to the Premier League.