Chelsea have already been made to pay for their transfer error involving Rio Ngumoha, however they are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
Ngumoha was seen as the next top talent coming through Cobham, however made the decision to move to Liverpool last summer.
Blues fans had to watch Ngumoha score a stunning goal against Newcastle, establishing himself as a genuine first team talent at Anfield.
Chelsea are awaiting potential compensation for Ngumoha, however the attention will have to turn to the future of the club who are still on their books.
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen to sign professional contract with Chelsea
One of the standout talents in the academy right now is Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, who has got off to a great start to the new campaign for both club and country.
Ironically, Liverpool tried to sign Kavuma-McQueen over the summer, however a deal between the two top Premier League clubs didn’t materialise this time.
In a big boost for Chelsea though, according to BBC Sport, the winger is set to sign his first professional contract with the Blues, a stage Ngumoha didn’t get to.
He is eligible to sign this contract when he turns 17 on January 1, when Enzo Maresca will surely be keeping a close eye on his progress before giving him a chance to feature in a first team squad.
The teenager has been involved in training sessions with the first team, however it was his recent outing with England that saw him gain more global attention.
Kavuma-McQueen’s unbelievable performance for England U17s
A thrilling 7-5 win for the Young Lions against Germany was always going to demand some attention, however it was the Chelsea man who had everyone talking after the game.
Kavuma-McQueen scored four goals and assisted another in an incredible personal display, showing a glimpse that the future of Chelsea could be in very good hands.
A number of other youngsters enjoyed strong international breaks, with the standout candidate being Shumaira Mheuka for the England U19s.
The Chelsea man outshone Max Dowman and Ngumoha with four goals for his nation, showing exactly why Maresca gave him his chances last season.
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