Transfer update : Chelsea keeps an eye on Nigeria midfielder Ethan Nwaneri

Chelsea are eager about signing proficient Arsenal midfielder of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri.

In line with journalist Simon Philips, Nwaneri is among the many thrilling gamers on Chelsea’s Imaginative and prescient 2030 record.

Chelsea proprietor Todd Boehly, along with the Board, is constructing a crew of abilities for the longer term, bringing in thrilling younger gamers Carney Chukwuemeka, Hutchinson, Cesare Casadei, Gabriel Slonina, Tyler Dibling and Zak Sturge in the summertime switch window.

England U20 worldwide of Nigerian descent Chukwuemeka was acquired from Aston Villa as a possible alternative for Jorginho.

The Blues are additionally on the verge of finishing the signing of one other promising participant of African descent David Datro Fofana, 19, from Molde as a part of the venture.

Nwaneri grew to become the youngest participant in Premier League and Arsenal historical past to characteristic within the English topflight, aged 15 years and 181 days when he got here off the bench in opposition to Brentford again in September.

The England U17 worldwide was given minutes off the bench within the friendlies in opposition to Lyon, AC Milan and Juventus , which is a sign of how extremely he is rated on the Emirates Stadium.

Nwaneri will signal a scholarship take care of Arsenal with impact from July 1, 2023 ought to Chelsea and different golf equipment fail of their try to prise him away from the Gunners.