Chelsea have missed out on the signing of teenager Samuel Edozie, with Manchester City snapping him up instead.
That’s according to the Mirror, who have confirmed that Edozie has joined the Premier League champions from Millwall.
The deal is thought to be worth a minimum of £1 million, despite the 16-year-old’s contract expiring.
As well as Chelsea, it is believed Liverpool and Arsenal were also keeping a close eye on Edozie.
The Nigerian winger will head into City’s much-acclaimed academy, where he will look to rise through the ranks and eventually represent Pep Guardiola’s side.
Such is his potential, Edozie was already playing for Millwall’s U18s last season, despite his tender years.
Chelsea will now have to look elsewhere for young talent, but they are not able to sign senior players this summer, due to their two-window transfer ban.
Mateo Kovacic has been able to sign permanently from Real Madrid, however, because he was registered at Chelsea last season.
