Chelsea have reportedly made an offer to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko, but he’s just accepted a new deal to stay with his current club.
Moukoko, who’s just 18, is an exciting young striker making a big impression in Dortmund’s first team.
The teenager is currently out of contract with the Bundesliga side at the end of the season, which is why his name has appeared in the transfer rumour mill lately.
However, it sounds like the Germany international will be staying put.
Youssoufa Moukoko future
According to 90min, Moukoko has agreed a new contract with Dortmund that will make him one of their highest earners.
It is claimed that both Chelsea and Newcastle United made bids for the 18-year-old, who they were looking to snap up on a free transfer.
The report says the centre-forward has agreed Dortmund’s latest contract offer, though.
Incidentally, Moukoko will pen a new deal that’s worth around €10million (£9million) every year.
Described as “amazing” by Owen Hargreaves, Moukoko is one of the most exciting teenage attackers in the sport.
He’s already scored 11 goals in 59 senior appearances for Dortmund, so it’s no surprise he’s set to agree a new mega contract.
The forward definitely fits the kind of profile Chelsea are targeting during their dash in consecutive transfer windows, but the search for a No.9 continues.
Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marcus Thuram, 25, is a different Bundesliga striker linked with a move to Stamford Bridge lately.
Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Thuram may now be interested in joining Chelsea after a tempting offer.
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