Chelsea Among Clubs Tracking Gambian Teenager Adama Jeng, Report Says
The short version
- Chelsea are tracking 15-year-old Gambian midfielder Adama Jeng, per a report citing the Mail.
- Jeng impressed at the WAFU Zone A U-17 tournament in Senegal, which Gambia won by beating Senegal 5-3 on penalties.
- Bayern Munich, Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, Paris FC, Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise are also reported to be monitoring him.
- He is a holding midfielder from the Samger FC academy and turns 16 in December.
A report citing the Mail says Chelsea are monitoring 15-year-old Gambia midfielder Adama Jeng, with Bayern Munich, Benfica and others also watching.
Chelsea are monitoring Adama Jeng, a 15-year-old holding midfielder from Gambia who has drawn attention at the WAFU Zone A Under-17 tournament in Senegal, according to a report cited by Yahoo Sports that draws on the Mail.
Jeng, who turns 16 in December, played in the holding role for Gambia's Under-17 side. The Baby Scorpions won the tournament, defeating Senegal 5-3 on penalties in Monday's final. He came through the academy at Samger FC in Gambia.
Chelsea are not alone in following the teenager. Bayern Munich, Benfica, Sporting Lisbon and Paris FC are reported to be monitoring him, with Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise also mentioned as interested parties.
The report links the interest to Chelsea's established pattern of pursuing highly rated young players early, though no bid or agreement is mentioned. Jeng is described as standing 6ft 2in tall with a profile that suggests significant room for development.
