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Report: At least five Premier League clubs are interested in 18-year-old Chelsea player, Potter hasn’t picked him

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Jude Soonsup-Bell is reportedly attracting interest from at least five Premier League sides.

According to The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Southampton, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are among the top flight sides keen on the Chelsea youngster’s signature.

Soonsup-Bell has gained plenty of admirers from rival English outfits due to his performances for the Under-21s.

Chelsea U21 v Blackburn Rovers U21- Premier League 2
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Last season, he scored eight times and provided five assists in 36 matches across all competitions.

The 18-year-old also made his senior debut under Thomas Tuchel against Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Yet, the teenager is yet to make another appearance for the Chelsea first-team, putting his future at the club up for consideration.

His contract expires in the summer, causing many to sit up and take notice.

Soonsup-Bell on the radar of the big boys

Manchester City are apparently another of the Premier League crew that would like to snatch Soonsup-Bell from Stamford Bridge.

Graham Potter might not be averse to this decision, considering he is yet to give any game time to the young striker.

Potter hasn’t even included the forward in any matchday squads, despite doing the same for several other academy products.

Lewis Hall excelled against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup in mid-week, whilst Omari Hutchinson is pushing for an appearance.

Manchester City v Chelsea - Carabao Cup Third Round
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Soonsup-Bell must be looking at his fellow comrades and wonder why he isn’t getting the call-up.

Potter’s persistence in not picking him might push one of Chelsea’s most talented products out of the door.