Chelsea face competitors for 18 y/o prospect
Chelsea have recognized Mikayil Faye as a possible goal this summer season, in response to the newest studies.
What is the newest Chelsea switch information?
The Blues have a busy summer season on their palms, with Mauricio Pochettino taking the reins at Stamford Bridge, and several other mainstays set to go away the membership.
Mason Mount’s potential move to Manchester United continues to assemble steam, Kai Havertz is reportedly on his method out of the membership now as nicely, with Actual Madrid within the German, however the two-time Champions League winners are simply as busy doable incomings as they’re coping with departures.
Having pursued Sporting midfielder Manuel Ugarte, the membership recently lost out on the Uruguayan after they had been outbid by Ligue 1 facet, Paris Saint-Germain.
The 22-year-old was removed from the one participant they’re enthusiastic about, although, with Poch’s facet additionally linked to numerous different midfielders, together with Brighton and Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo and Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga.
Midfield is not the one space the facet is trying to remodel, with the newest expertise linked to Stamford Bridge being NK Kustosija defender, Mikayil Faye however they face competitors from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund, the Daily Mail studies.
Will Mikayil Faye be part of Chelsea?
Regardless of having made simply 13 appearances for his membership this season, the 18-year-old centre-back has caught the attention of the Blues, and the membership have recognized him as a possible signing as they give the impression of being to construct to the longer term.
Whereas they’d the sixth-youngest squad within the Premier League this season, with a median age of 25.6 years previous, the membership’s defence may use an injection of youth, with Thiago Silva (38) and Kalidou Koulibaly (31) taking part in more minutes than some other defender on the membership this marketing campaign.
In truth, Silva was the oldest player to look within the league this season, and solely two gamers at Chelsea played more than he did this 12 months. It is honest to count on that he will not be capable of sustain that stage of manufacturing as his profession winds down, so including a promising prospect like Faye makes a tonne of sense.
Labelled a ‘no-nonsense defender’ by Day by day Mail reporter Simon Jones for his fierce tenacity on the coronary heart of the defence, the Senegalese prospect has additionally drawn curiosity from Bundesliga facet Borussia Dortmund, so Chelsea have their work reduce out for them in the event that they’re to lure the 18-year-old to Stamford Bridge.
Nicknamed ‘The Monster’ for his intimidating presence on the again, including Faye can be shrewd enterprise for Chelsea and an enormous get as Pochettino will get prepared for his debut season on the membership.