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German club Schalke 04 have confirmed that there is interest from Chelsea for their hugely promising attacking midfielder Max Meyer, but they are yet to bid for the teenager.

The 18-year-old is the latest youngster from Die Knappen's youth ranks to make a splash in the first team in recent years.

He follows in the footsteps of uber-talented 20-year-old playmaker Julian Draxler, already a senior German international and Germany under-21 defender Sead Kolasinac.

Rumours last week suggested that Jose Mourinho's side had put forward a £12 million bid for the young star, but Schalke sporting director Horst Heldt said there had been no bid forthcoming just yet.

‘There has been no official offer from Chelsea," said Heldt, speaking to Kicker.

"But I have heard about their interest,’ he said.

Another German newspaper, Bild, have reported that the youngster is also being tracked by Italian club Fiorentina.

Nonetheless, the player himself is only looking to sign a new deal with his current club, having featured regularly so far this term.

"I’m glad that I’m so popular, but I feel very comfortable here," said Meyer.

"I hope to reach an agreement [regarding a new contract]."

Despite competing with the likes of Draxler, Peruvian international Jefferson Farfan and Ghana star Kevin-Prince Boateng for a starting spot, Meyer has made 15 appearances for Schalke so far this season, scoring four goals.