Chelsea target Marco Van Ginkel flattered by interest

Dutch star Marco Van Ginkel has admitted he is flattered by reports linking him with a move to Chelsea.

The Vitesse Arnhem midfielder has shone at the Under-21 European Championships, where the Netherlands have already beaten Germany and Russia.

Van Ginkel also made his full debut for the Netherlands this season, and was named the Dutch Talent of the Year, an award previously won by Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder.

The 20-year-old is expected to leave the Eredivisie this summer, and has said that he is pleased to be linked with Chelsea, although he is focused on his role with Holland.

"I am not thinking about it [Chelsea interest] right now, but I am really flattered by their interest,” Van Ginkel told Dutch paper Algemeen Dagblad.

Chelsea have a good relationship with Vitesse, having sent several players on loan to the Dutch club in recent seasons.