Chelsea are continuing talks with Belgian side Royal Mouscron-Peruwelz over a possible partnership.

Talks have been ongoing for over a month after French side Lille cut their ties with Mouscron and Chelsea have been looking for alternatives to Vitesse Arnhem.

Sportsmail reported earlier this month how Chelsea were discussing buying shares in the Belgian club which is based on the border with France.

Cheslea are in talks over a partnership with Belgian side Royal Mouscron-Peruwelz - defender Thibault Peyre pictured in action

Chelsea looking at alternatives to Vitesse Arnhem - Josh McEachran in action for the Dutch side this season

Chelsea's next crop of youngsters could be blooded in the Belgian team if new partnership is agreed

They are also aware that regulations governing non-EU players are more lenient in Belgium which could help in some of their foreign recruitment from the likes of Japan and South America.