After a secret meeting, Chelsea are reportedly targeting a £60m sensation, potentially snatching a second Arsenal target.

Chelsea is reportedly preparing to swoop in and steal Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund from Arsenal. The 20-year-old Danish forward has been in great form for his country, scoring seven goals in 24 Serie A games this season. This has attracted interest from several clubs, including Arsenal and Juventus, with the Gunners believed to be the frontrunners for his signature.

However, Chelsea could repeat their Mykhaylo Mudryk tactic and hijack the deal from their rivals. Arsenal were heavily linked with the Ukrainian striker, but Chelsea managed to secure his signature with an £88.5m fee last summer.

Atalanta has set a £60m price tag on Hojlund, and it appears that Chelsea has already taken the first step in signing the young striker. Reports suggest that the Blues invited Atalanta chairman Antonio Percassi to their recent Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge, where they discussed Hojlund's availability.

Manchester United is also interested in signing Hojlund, as they search for a marquee striker this summer. Erik ten Hag's side has already made an £80m offer for England captain Harry Kane, while Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos are also on their shortlist.

Osimhen has had a fantastic season with Napoli, which has reportedly led to a competition between Chelsea and United for his signature this summer. However, Chelsea will need to sell several players first to comply with Premier League financial regulations. This is because Osimhen is expected to cost any potential buyer over £100m.

It is expected that Chelsea will need to sell seven stars this summer to prevent penalties from the Premier League over their spending. This means that whether the forward signed is Osimhen or Hojlund may depend on the funds that Chelsea can raise through sales. The appointment of a new head coach at Stamford Bridge will also have a say over any potential purchase, with Julian Nagelsmann currently the favorite to replace Graham Potter.

In conclusion, it seems that Chelsea is preparing to hijack any transfer approach that Arsenal might make for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United is also interested in the young Danish forward, along with Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos. However, Chelsea may need to sell several players first to comply with Premier League financial regulations, as the Nigerian is expected to cost any potential buyer over £100m.