Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to complete the signing of Chelsea wonderkid Jude Soonsup-Bell.
According to a report from Evening Standard, Tottenham have now agreed on a fee with London rivals Chelsea for 19-year-old prodigy Jude Soonsup-Bell, who will join up with the club’s under-21 side.
Jude Soonsup-Bell is highly rated at Chelsea, and the Blues wanted to keep him at Cobham. But his contract comes to an end in six months, and the west Londoners are not prepared to lose him on a free transfer.
The player Is now expected to complete his medical with Tottenham and sign a long-term contract with them. Apparently, Premier League giants Manchester City were keen on signing the youngster as well, and they had submitted an offer to the 19-year-old. However, the Chelsea prodigy chosen to join Tottenham instead.
The young striker has the potential to develop into a key player for Tottenham in the near future. And it remains to be seen whether he can continue his development in the coming seasons.
Soonsup-Bell will fancy his chances of forcing his way into Antonio Conte’s first-team plans in the coming seasons. The opportunity to learn from one of the best strikers in world football in Harry Kane could prove crucial in his development.
Tottenham are hoping to put together a formidable squad that is capable of challenging for major trophies. And they need to identify the top young talents and develop them into established stars.
The north London club cannot compete with clubs like Manchester City in terms of financial resources. And they will need to rely on their scouting and judgment in order to put together a talented young squad.
Soonsup-Bell will look to make his mark for the Tottenham under-21 for the remainder of the season. And it will be interesting to see whether Conte is prepared to hand the Chelsea prodigy first-team opportunities in cup games in the near future.
The north Londoners need to add more depth to their attack. And having a young backup option to Harry Kane could prove to be very useful for them. Meanwhile, Tottenham are scrambling to sign Pedro Porro after talks over a deal broke down.
