"Chelsea have reportedly been working on a transfer deal for highly-rated Burkina Faso wonderkid Mohamed Zongo. And it now looks like the Blues are considered the favourites to sign the talented 16-year-old attacking midfielder ahead of rivals Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. While a deal is not done yet, it sounds like Chelsea's efforts to secure Zongo have put them in a strong position, despite him having interest from other big clubs like Man Utd, Villarreal, and Anderlecht."
"The Mail state that Chelsea are among the clubs to have been impressed by Zongo's performances at the recent Under-17 World Cup with Burkina Faso. Mohamed Zongo celebrates a goal A skilful attacker who can play centrally or out wide, Zongo scored two goals in the tournament as he helped an unfancied Burkina Faso side to the quarter-finals. The teenager comes from the Tenakourou Academy, and it now seems inevitable that he's going to be snapped up by a big name in Europe before too long."
Chelsea are pursuing a transfer for 16-year-old Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Mohamed Zongo and are favourites ahead of Manchester United. Zongo impressed at the Under-17 World Cup, scoring two goals and helping Burkina Faso reach the quarter-finals. The teenager developed at the Tenakourou Academy and has drawn interest from clubs including Villarreal and Anderlecht. Chelsea may place Zongo via Strasbourg because of club links. Chelsea's ownership prioritises long-term youth recruitment and has signed prospects such as Cole Palmer, Estevao Willian, Malo Gusto, and Andrey Santos. Zongo would likely need time before becoming a first-team regular under Enzo Maresca.
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