Beckford hopes for Chelsea switch

Wealdstone striker Jermaine Beckford could clinch a dream move to Chelsea.

Wealdstone striker Jermaine Beckford could clinch a dream move to Chelsea.

The explosive front man has been scoring goals for fun in the Ryman League Premier Division, alerting a number of scouts to his huge potential.

With the meteoric rise of Birmingham's Dudley Campbell from the Nationwide Conference South to The Premiership, clubs have been alerted to the talent lying outside the professional leagues and are eager to unearth the next big find.

Chelsea's coaching staff will examine the former Wealdstone trainee over a two-day training camp at Stamford Bridge before making a decision on whether or not to hand him a professional contract.

Beckford, who has previously had trials with Reading and QPR, has rattled in 28 goals this season, and poses a constant headache for defenders as a result of his size and pace.

Colchester, Swindon and Brentford are also tracking the 20-year-old, while Yeovil recently tabled a £30,000 offer for him.