Chelsea join Man Utd in race to sign Burkina Faso wonderkid Zongo who just turned 16

Chelsea join Man Utd in race to sign Burkina Faso wonderkid Zongo who just turned 16

Burkina Faso youngster Mohamed Zongo is wanted by a number of clubs and now Chelsea have stepped up their interest.

Zongo has been a target for Manchester United and Manchester City after he impressed for his national side at the U17 World Cup in Qatar as a 15-year-old.0

His two goals helped the African side reach the quarter-finals in what was an impressive run. A move to Europe seem inevitable and now the Daily Mail report that Chelsea have begun working on a deal to bring in Zongo who comes from the Tenakourou Academy.0

The teenager is a left-footed attacking midfielder with the potential to operate as a right-sided forward cutting inside, reports state that United would love to have him as part of their academy set up which is brimming with talent.0

However, Chelsea reportedly see him as the perfect player for Strasbourg and potentially Chelsea in the future if he progresses into a world-class talent.0

The Blues have already made a deal for teenage centre back Deinner Ordonez from Independiente Del Valle as well as S3o Paulo right-back Angelo Candido, 17, who is expected to join Strasbourg initially once he turns 18. 0

Zongo could follow in their footsteps as Chelsea build an unrivalled youth academy where world-class talent flows to the first team every year.0