According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Chelsea are keen on signing Stoke City prodigy Souleymane Sidibe in the summer. The former club are impressed with the youngster’s abilities and believe he could be a good investment in the long run.
Who is Souleymane Sidibe?
Souleymane Sidibe was born in Paris but moved to England to pursue his footballing career. He joined Stoke City Academy at the age of eight. Since then, he has been associated with them and has worked hard to polish his skills in the field.
Sidibe’s impressive displays at the youth level earned him a first-team call last year. His role in the side raw a rise this season where he got to feature in 26 games. In those many games, he scored a goal and provided seven assists.
Sidibe is a typical box-to-box midfielder who contributes to both aspects of the game. He is a strong guy and is good at the ball with both feet. He is one of the most promising talents in English football and definitely a youngster to watch out for in the near future.
High competition for Souleymane Sidibe
Ever since Todd Boehly came into power at Chelsea, the club have prioritized investing in youths. They are backing their plan of building a long-term squad. The alleged interest in Souleymane Sidibe is in the same direction for sure.
As the future of Conor Gallagher remains uncertain at Stamford Bridge, the Blues are eyeing a move for the 17-year-old. Though he isn’t going to be a direct replacement, he could be a long-term investment. With proper guidance and more experience, he has the skills to turn into an elite midfielder.
However, Stoke City won’t let the youngster leave that easily. They are set to demand a reasonable fee to sanction the transfer. Apart from this, the Blues are set to face stiff competition from the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, AS Monaco, and Juventus.
