Major news sources are reporting that a bid has been submitted by Chelsea for Harvey Barnes, the forward currently playing for Newcastle. The move confirms reports of long-standing interest in the player, but whether the team will deem it enough for them to part with an important member of their squad remains to be seen. Chelsea remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Man Utd continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Chelsea have been strong going forward this season, with 24 goals scored in 13 games (1.85 per game). Harvey Barnes would give them depth and keep that attacking firepower going all season. Newcastle continue to be linked with Raphinha, Jorthy Mokio and Ruben Neves while Chelsea are also rumoured to be tracking Myles Lewis-Skelly, Sehrou Guirassy and Nicolas Jackson. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.