Chelsea and Manchester United were linked with a move for 17-year-old Schalke midfielder Assan Ouedraogo in recent months.
Assan Ouedraogo has been a key player for Schalke in the second division of German football, and his performances have attracted the attention of Chelsea and Manchester United. A report from TEAMtalk has now claimed that the 17-year-old is closing in on a move to Bayern Munich.
The development will certainly come as a major blow for the two English clubs, who had been hoping to secure his services next year. But it remains to be seen whether they attempt a late hijack to beat Bayern Munich to his signature.
Chelsea could certainly use more depth in the middle of the park, and Ouedraogo would have added creativity, composure and technical ability in the midfield. Similarly, Manchester United have been linked with a number of central midfielders recently, and the 17-year-old could have been a solid, long-term investment for them.
The 17-year-old is highly rated in Germany, and he has a big future ahead of him. He could develop into a top-class player with the right coaching and guidance. The opportunity to join one of the best clubs in the world environment will certainly be an attractive option for the player, and he will be tempted to get the transfer across the line.
He will look to compete for major trophies in the coming seasons, and moving to Bayern Munich will certainly give him the platform to compete at the highest level. Meanwhile, amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich, the German wonderkid might be a solid addition.
The report claims that the Bundesliga champions are now pushing to get a deal done for the 17-year-old, and the club’s sporting director Christoph Freund has had a meeting with the representatives of the teenager. Ouedraogo has the potential to develop into a complete midfielder, and Bayern Munich could nurture him into a future star.
The Bavarian club have a proven track when it comes to developing young players, and they could help him fulfil his tremendous potential. Apparently, a deal could be done for a fee of around £15 million, which could be a bargain in the long run. The 17-year-old certainly has the attributes to justify the investment in the coming seasons.
