BREAKING: Chelsea close to seal late deal for highly-rated League One striker
According to GOAL’s Nizaar Kinsella on social media, Twitter, Chelsea are keen on signing Charlton Athletic whizkid Mason Burstow.
However, the Blues are expected to face competition considering the number of sides that are tracking the rising star.
Coming through the youth ranks at the Addicks, the 18-year-old forward made his senior debut for his team in the EFL trophy, even managing to net on his debut appearance for the first team.
The goal helped Johnnie Jackson’s men brush past the League Two outfit Crawley Town in a 6-1 victory for the home side.
With the interest surrounding the youngster, the Englishman may just find himself playing at a new club come February, as it is stated that he could make a transfer away from The Training Ground before Monday’s January transfer window deadline.
Thomas Tuchel’ side may be a big pull for the ace, but they could face stern competition from an unnamed Premier League club for the striker’s signature.
The English top-flight teams are all in the transfer market this month to try and bring in fresh faces.
With the transfer market set to close in a few days, teams have begun to wind down the transfer activity and it remains to be seen if the Stamford Bridge outfit still; have it in them to snap up Burstow.