Chelsea are keeping close tabs on Houston Dynamos starlet Kelechi Onyewuenyi, according to reports in Nigeria.

The 17-year-old is highly rated by the Texan club and looks set to move to Europe at some point in the next 12 months.

According to media in his homeland, Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo is well aware of his prowess and could offer him a chance at Stamford Bridge.

Born in Texas to Nigerian parents, Onyewuenyi wants to try his hand in one of the major leagues in Europe and could be headed for England.

The teenager, who turns 18 later this month, has already drawn comparisons to his compatriot and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel and is also attracting attention from Rosenborg.