Report: Chelsea join Arsenal, Manchester City in race for Paul-Georges Ntep

Chelsea have joined Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to sign highly-rated Rennes striker Paul-Georges Ntep, according to reports.

The 22-year-old has been in sterling form this season for Les Rouges et Noirs, bagging six goals and providing four assists in 11 starts.

According to ESPN, the trio of Premier League giants had representatives at Rennes's league game at home to Monaco on Saturday, where Ntep created both his team's goals in a 2-0 win.

The Cameroon-born forward began his professional career at Auxerre.