Chelsea receives encouraging signs in pursuit of Oliver Mansson

Chelsea may have reason to continue pursuing 17-year-old Swedish Gothenburg player Oliver Mansson after he said he was open to several options when leaving his club, while not ruling out staying.

Mansson told Sportbladet that he had liked Barcelona as a child, but had no particular preference and wanted his next step to suit his style of play. He added that he would continue with Gothenburg if he stayed, and said he hoped to have a good spring with the team.

Mansson has been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, while the report also mentioned Barcelona as a possible destination. No club has announced a completed transfer, and the player remains open to staying with Gothenburg.