Chelsea to battle Manchester United for wonderkid Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
According to Tuttosport (h/t The Sun), Chelsea could find themselves in a transfer battle for wonderkid Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. Along with Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Juventus are also said to be highly interested in signing the 16-year-old.
A highly-rated teenager, he is held in high regard in his native county. He currently plies his trade for Toronto FC and has managed to attract the attention of elite European clubs such as the names mentioned above.
While 16 might be too young of an age for Marshall-Rutty to be making an instant impact at a side like Chelsea who are filled with star names, nonetheless, he can be a good fit for their flourishing academy and then in the first-team in due time.
The Blues have given chances to academy players in recent seasons to make a mark in the first-team. Mason Mount has made himself an indispensable asset for the club while Tammy Abraham has also impressed. The likes of Billy Gilmour are also waiting in the wings to make a mark.
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It remains to be seen how well Marshall-Rutty develops in the coming seasons. With so many clubs interested, the youngster does look like the real deal. However, Chelsea will need to work out a deal fast given the interest in him.