Chelsea face Man Metropolis problem as they attempt to right Rio Ngumoha switch blunder
Manchester Metropolis are reportedly main the race forward of Chelsea to signal Leicester Metropolis prodigy Jeremy Monga, one of the sought-after younger abilities in English soccer.
The 16-year-old, who turned the third-youngest participant in Premier League historical past, has impressed since breaking into Leicester’s first crew in 2025. His performances have attracted curiosity from a number of elite golf equipment throughout Europe, with Actual Madrid even linked as they seek for a possible long-term successor to Vinicius Junior.
Man Metropolis at the moment are the frontrunners to safe Monga’s signature. Pep Guardiola’s facet got here near signing the England U19 worldwide in the course of the summer season, however the teenager selected to remain at Leicester and signal scholarship phrases as a substitute.
Regardless of lacking out then, Metropolis have continued to observe his progress and plan to make a renewed push in 2026. Leicester, nonetheless, could also be powerless to cease his exit, as Monga can not signal knowledgeable contract till he turns 17 subsequent June.
Chelsea goal Monga amid youth recruitment drive
Alongside Metropolis, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are additionally protecting shut tabs on Monga.
For Chelsea, the pursuit is a part of their broader effort to construct a brand new technology of prime younger expertise — a method that has seen them signal 32 teenage prospects since Clearlake Capital took over in 2022.
The Blues are particularly eager on Monga as they appear to make amends for shedding academy star Rio Ngumoha to Liverpool final summer season, viewing the Leicester teenager as a really perfect addition to bolster their youth ranks.