Chelsea’s teenage goalscorer Tammy Abraham will hear from Brighton and Hove Albion before the striker makes a decision on where he is going on loan next season.

The 19-year-old, who scored 23 goals in the Championship for Bristol City last season, has his pick of the top two promoted clubs from the division, Newcastle United and Brighton.

Rafael Benitez has pushed hard to convince the teenager to sign for his club, but Brighton retain a strong interest and will put their case to the striker as to why he should sign for them.

At stake is one of the brightest young talents in Chelsea’s formidable academy, who all parties now believe is ready to step up and play Premier League football. His time at Bristol City was judged a huge success and it is critical that he picks his next club carefully with the emphasis on playing regular football in order that his progress continues.

The pull of Benitez is strong and there is still great respect at Chelsea for the Spaniard for the way in which he steered the club out of trouble in the 2012-2013 season and won a Europa League.