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Report: Chelsea close to deal for Rangers youngster Billy Gilmour

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Glasgow Rangers youngster Billy Gilmour has been linked Premier League giants Chelsea.

Chelsea are close to a deal to sign Billy Gilmour from Rangers, according to The Sun.

It has been reported by the British tabloid that Chelsea want to sign the youngster who is only 15 years of age.

According to the report, the Premier League giants are close to a deal to recruit the attacking midfielder.

General View of Ibrox Stadium

Gilmour is not the only player based in Scotland in whom Chelsea are said to be interested. The London club have also been linked with Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon as well.

According to The Scottish Sun, Premier League giants Chelsea are interested in signing Gordon from Scottish Premiership outfit Celtic this month.

It has been reported that the Blues have made an offer of around £3 million in order to secure the services of the 34-year-old goalkeeper.

General view of Ibrox - Rangers

Celtic are at the top of the Scottish Premiership table at the moment with 64 points from 22 matches, 22 points clear of second-placed and Old Firm rivals Rangers.

Meanwhile, Chelsea currently find themselves at the top of the Premier League table with 55 points from 22 matches, eight points clear of second-placed and London rivals Arsenal.