Chelsea’s scouts and board have met to discuss a transfer move for 22-year-old right-back Omar El Hilali, currently playing for Spanish outfit Espanyol. The defender has caught the eye with several good performances this season, including two assists, and the Blues are weighing up a transfer deal that could be worth up to andamp;pound;18 million to sign the youngster.

​Chelsea’s scouts and board have met to discuss a transfer move for 22-year-old right-back Omar El Hilali, currently playing for Spanish outfit Espanyol. The defender has caught the eye with several good performances this season, including two assists, and the Blues are weighing up a transfer deal that could be worth up to andamp;pound;18 million to sign the youngster.