Agent: 'Chelsea monitoring Emerson Rodriguez'

Chelsea are monitoring the development of Millonarios attacker Emerson Rodriguez, according to the Colombian's agent Diego Carannante.

The 21-year-old has scored six times and registered six assists in 38 appearances for his Colombian side in all competitions.

Carrannante has claimed that the winger is being tracked by Chelsea, while Manchester City are also said to be monitoring the South American's progress with the view to a potential move.

"As a winger I would recommend Emerson Rodriguez Rivaldo, a Colombian born in 2001, also owned by the Millonarios of Bogota and already viewed by City and Chelsea," Carannate told Fiorentina.it.

Rodriguez is currently on the sidelines with a broken toe but is thought to be closing in on a return.

Chelsea, meanwhile, will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge on September 11.