Chelsea FC is known for making headline-worthy actions in the transfer market. This time around, the football club has set its sights on a 16-year-old right back from Wolves. This move aligns with Chelsea’s decision to sign several young football prodigies and prepare the team for the future. Chelsea’s U18 team is eager to welcome 16-year-old Wes Okoduwa, who was already on the bench for the Wolves at 15 years old. Here is all you need to know about the gifted youngster and why Chelsea is leaving no stone unturned in signing him.
Chelsea Targets 16-Year-Old Defender Wes Okoduwa
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Although Chelsea and Wolves are EPL rivals, these football clubs are reportedly in talks regarding a 16-year-old football prodigy. He might be a teenager; however, Wes Okoduwa has already started making waves in the Premier League. At age 15, Okoduwa had already proven his worth by being on the bench for the Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Chelsea had previously shown interest in signing 17-year-old right-back Pedro Lima. The club’s plans, however, fell flat when Wolves hooked Lima instead. The Blues have moved on from the sudden move from their rivals. Chelsea is on the search for another worthy right back, and this is where Wes Okoduwa comes into play. It could be a form of retaliation for the Wolves hijacking Pedro Lima, but Chelsea have made up their mind to add Okoduwa to the football club.
Born on May 12, 2008, Okoduwa is one of the most sought-after prospects of this transfer season, with other football clubs like Manchester United wanting a piece of the 16-year-old wonderkid. The defender has played for the England U16 team and might soon feature in the England U18 team. His father, Emmanuel Okoduwa, wishes that his son would play internationally for Nigeria’s Super Eagles and continue his legacy with them. However, Emmanuel is nothing short of proud of his son’s call-up to the England international team.
Chelsea Has Other Plans For The Summer Transfer Window
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Chelsea has been drawing a significant amount of attention this transfer window. The football club has declared its intentions to sign several players, including Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise and Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran. Crystal Palace is willing to sell Olise for a whopping sum of £60 million, while Villa is demanding £40 million for the Columbian forward. Olise seems to be in high demand, as Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Bayern Munich have been vying for the pro-footballer.
There have been notable additions such as Estevao Willian, Kendry Paez, and Tosin Adarabioyo. Chelsea FC is also letting go of some of its players, including Conor Gallagher, Ian Maatsen, and Trevoh Chalobah. Aston Villa has shown interest in signing Gallagher; however, the English midfielder is uninterested in the club’s offers and wishes to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca will become Chelsea’s new head coach by July 1, 2024. Maresca is working towards strengthening the team’s defense, looking for a suitable left-back. The head coach-to-be is considering both Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella for the position.
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