Chelsea have “begun talks” with the representatives of Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko, according to the Secret Scout.
The Twitter account, who were accurate regarding the signing of Omari Hutchinson from Arsenal, claim that the Blues see Moukoko as a more “realistic” signing than another young forward, Palmeiras’ Endrick:
#chelsea have begun talks with #Moukoko representatives over possibility of a move for free next summer. Keen to sign young German international on a 5 year + 1 deal
Source close to TSS believe more realistic chance of securing him than #endrick pic.twitter.com/jLjJ6PwrpE
— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) December 7, 2022
With Endrick now seemingly poised to join Real Madrid, it looks as if Chelsea will try and conclude a deal with Moukoko instead, who is out of contract in the summer. Fans on Twitter are delighted that the club are pursuing the teenager:
I would love to see him at Chelsea, feel like he would be able to thrive
— Noah (@Noah38820788) December 7, 2022
OMG 😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥
— CFC Yash (@Allchelseafanp1) December 7, 2022
Wowwww
— Brandon Powers (@Brandonray513) December 7, 2022
Moukoko £0 > Endrick £60m
— Toby🏴 (@CFCTobs) December 7, 2022
YESS PLEASEEEE
— Ling. (@Alarcon_0405) December 7, 2022
What a consolation prize 🔥
— Carter (@brandonwayne77) December 7, 2022
Boehly is cooking
— SHARINGAN🥷 (@naijabatman_) December 7, 2022
Get this done @ChelseaFC #wonderkid
— Sam Sheppard (@samyshep66) December 7, 2022
I love this boy!!!!
— Lesego Tuchel🇩🇪 (@Michael_BJ) December 7, 2022
Moukoko is an extremely exciting talent. The striker is the youngest player to ever play in the Bundesliga, while he is already a fully-fledged German international, having been included in Hansi Flick’s World Cup squad.
Other Premier League teams, including Manchester United and Liverpool, have also been credited with an interest in Moukoko so it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will win the battle for his signature.