Richmond Boakye discussed Chelsea’s interest (Picture: Getty)

Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye has spoken out amid speculation Chelsea are interested in signing him in the January transfer window.

The 24-year-old has been in sensational form this season, scoring 13 goals in 21 appearances, and his performances in Serbia have caught the eye of Chelsea, with Antonio Conte on the hunt for attacking reinforcements.

Boakye is expected to start for Red Star Belgrade versus Arsenal on Thursday night and the Ghana international is looking to impress at the Emirates.

Asked about Chelsea’s interest ahead of the Europa League tie, he told Belgrade newspaper Novosti: ‘If I am destined to play for Chelsea then I will join them.

Richmond Boakye failed to score against Arsenal in Serbia (Picture: Getty)

‘I won’t feel under pressure to perform even if they are watching me. I’m playing well for Red Star, and let’s see who wants me.

‘I’m enjoying my football, and playing as well as I can.

Antonio Conte has an eye on the Ghana forward (Picture: Getty)

The forward hailed ‘big club’ Arsenal and is looking forward to facing Petr Cech on Thursday evening.

He added: ‘I will be back at the Emirates if I deserve it. I would love to face Petr Cech once again, as when you score against someone of his calibre you celebrate more.

Richmond Boakye hopes to score past Petr Cech at the Emirates (Picture: Getty)

‘Arsenal are a big club, but we take every opponent seriously.

‘If we play well as a team everything is possible.’

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