Joe Gelhardt is highly sought after having impressed for Wigan off the bench this season.
He's made six league appearances for the Championship side this season, scoring one goal.
The 17-year-old is also captain of the England under-18 side.
According to the Daily Star, Chelsea are the latest club to be won over by Gelhartd's promise.
This season, under Chelsea's transfer ban, Frank Lampard has built a reputation for nurturing young English talent.
The likes of Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori have all excelled in Chelsea's new-look side.
Gelhardt certainly fits the bill in terms of Lampard's current squad make-up, but Chelsea aren't the only ones tracking the teenager.
What's more is that the club announced on Friday that Gelhardt has signed a new deal with the Latics.
The youngster who joined Wigan when he was 10, is currently valued at around £5m plus add-ons.
Right-back Reece James spent last season on loan at the DW Stadium, while Blues prospect Dujon Sterling is currently doing the same.
