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Chelsea have been linked with a move for Leicester City attacker Jeremy Monga, with reports suggesting Manchester City are also tracking the 16-year-old. Monga is already involved with Leicester’s first team and is rated highly in England. The report says his price could be around €25 million, leaving both clubs weighing up a significant outlay for an unproven teenager.
Chelsea and Man City Linked With €25m Move for Leicester Teen Jeremy Monga
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City’s Jeremy Monga, a 16-year-old attacker described as a highly rated talent in England. The report says Monga has already established himself as a first-team player for the Foxes. Chelsea are said to view him as a player with the tools to develop into a top-class option and someone who could become a useful long-term addition if a deal can be completed.
Manchester City are also said to be in the race, setting up competition between two Premier League clubs for the teenager. The report says both Chelsea and City want to add quality and depth on the flanks, and see Monga as a future investment rather than an immediate solution. According to Fichajes, Leicester’s young forward is likely to cost around €25 million, a figure described as substantial for a young player still early in his career.
The report adds that Monga would be attracted by the prospect of joining a big club and that a move to the Premier League would be exciting for him. It also notes that Chelsea and City have a record of developing players and could help him fulfil his potential. While he might not become a regular starter straight away, the report argues he has shown he can be part of a first-team squad at the highest level.
Despite the size of the suggested fee, the report says the investment could look like a bargain in future if Monga meets expectations. It adds that both Chelsea and City have the financial means to complete the deal, and that it could be a gamble worth taking. The report also claims playing in the second division of English football might not appeal to him, and that he could be tempted if either club makes a concrete proposal.
