Chelsea have reportedly added Maximiliano Araujo to their shortlist of transfer targets. The Sporting forward is rumoured to be attracting attention ahead of the next transfer window, with insiders claiming preliminary talks could soon take place. Chelsea have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Man Utd are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. Chelsea have been strong going forward this season, with 53 goals scored in 34 games (1.56 per game). Maximiliano Araujo would give them depth and keep that attacking firepower going all season. Chelsea have recently been linked with Gregor Kobel, Mika Godts and Jarrod Bowen while Sporting have had no rumoured targets. More on this story as it develops. Need more Chelsea transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Chelsea.