Chelsea are said to be leading the race for Borussia Dortmund sensation Christian Pulisic after being the first among the interested parties to launch an official bid.

The Evening Standard claim the Blues have offered below Dortmund’s £70m asking price, beating both Manchester United and Liverpool to the punch.

All three Premier League clubs have been monitoring the American’s progress.

Negotiations over signing a new contract with Dortmund have stalled and Pulisic’s first choice remains a move to Liverpool where he would be reunited with former coach Jurgen Klopp.