Chelsea have reportedly joined Liverpool and Manchester in the race to sign Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund.
According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea have now joined their Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are thought to be keeping tabs on the player as well.
Moukoko is regarded as one of the best young strikers in European football, and he has the potential to develop into a world-class player. A move to Chelsea could help him take the next step in his career by playing for a side capable of winning major trophies.
The Blues have been very active in the market since their takeover and are expected to strengthen heavily at the end of this season. Signing Moukoko would be quite a coup for Chelsea. They need to bring in a long-term alternative to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and the 17-year-old seems tailor-made for them.
Furthermore, Moukoko will be available as a free agent at the end of this season when his Borussia Dortmund contract expires. Chelsea could look to secure a pre-contract agreement with the player when the transfer window opens in January. Graham Potter could help the youngster fulfil his potential and continue his development with regular game time in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Liverpool and Manchester United need to sign a quality forward as well and Moukoko would be a solid long-term investment. Given the fact that he might be available as a free agent , the move is a no-brainer.
It will be interesting to see which of the three clubs manages to sign him in the coming months. All three Premier League bigwigs have excellent projects, and they are capable of winning major trophies.
At Manchester United, Moukoko could be the long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose long-term future is up in the air. As for Liverpool, the in-demand striker will have to compete with Darwin Nunez. But with the Uruguayan international capable of playing out wide, the 17-year-old might be able to settle down quickly at Anfield.
Moukoko must look to join a club that will suit his style of play and he needs a manager who can nurture his prodigious potential. The talented young forward has six goals and six assists to his name across all competitions this season.
