Premier League giants Chelsea could soon step up their pursuit of Watford attacking sensation Othmane Maamma.

While Chelsea are on the lookout for a new manager, having parted ways with Enzo Maresca at the start of the new year, they are also working on a potential transfer. The BlueCo consortium continues to look for young stars who are an ideal fit for their project.

They have spotted a gem in the Championship and could soon look to secure his services. According to a report from RMC Sport, the London club have their eyes set on Othmane Maamma. The Moroccan winger has made quite a name for himself, and the Blues could soon put the foot on the accelerator to sign him.

After coming up the ranks at Montpellier and making a name for himself while playing for their first team, Maamma joined Watford last summer. While the 20-year-old was struggling to get game time in the initial phase of the season, the 20-year-old has now established himself as a key figure in the team with his impressive performances.

Chelsea want to sign Watford sensation

He has been involved in 12 Championship games and has contributed towards four goals. His performances have caught the attention of multiple top clubs, and Chelsea are one of them.

His performances have put him on the radar of the BlueCo consortium, who own Chelsea as well as Strasbourg. The 20-year-old winger’s profile is highly appealing to the American owners. He was among the best players at the Under-20 World Cup, and they do not intend to miss out on him.

They seem to have complete trust in his potential and could soon accelerate discussions with Watford to sign him. It will be interesting to see what plans the BlueCo have for the young winger, as they could either look to sign him for either Chelsea or Strasbourg.

Since the player is keen on making a case to be a part of the Moroccan squad for the World Cup next summer, he would certainly demand regular game time. As a result, a move to the French club might be more practical.