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Report: Chelsea leading the race for teenage Dutch starlet

Chelsea leading the race for Amourricho van Axel Dongen

According to The Telegraph, Chelsea are leading the race for Ajax Amsterdam youngster Amourricho van Axel Dongen.

The 15-year-old has also been on the radar of Manchester City and Manchester United. It would now appear that the Blues have stolen a march on them. (h/t The Telegraph)

Chelsea have enjoyed an excellent transfer window with six players coming into the club. While five of them have been senior stars, one among them is former Barcelona youngster Xavier Mbuyamba. (h/t Express)

Chelsea are leading the race for Amourricho van Axel Dongen

With Van Axel Dongen also now on our radar, Chelsea are not only building for the present but also the future. (h/t The Telegraph)

The 15-year-old winger is already impressing for the Ajax Under-18 side. With him set to turn 16 next month, the Blues are keen to have him at their famed academy in Cobham. (h/t The Telegraph)

The Blues appear to have taken a liking for Ajax-based players this window. Having already signed Hakim Ziyech, the Blues have also been linked to goalkeeper Andre Onana. (h/t Express)

Van Axel Dongen has more regularly featured for the Under-17 side. He has seven goals in nine games from the left wing. The Dutchman has also captained the development side. (h/t The Sun)

The Dutchman has represented his country three times at the Under-16 level scoring once.

More Chelsea News

Chelsea have, in recent months, shown faith in youth. A number of young players from the academy have gone on to become important first-team players under Frank Lampard.

Some of these players are Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Reece James and Billy Gilmour to name a few. With the Blues bringing in mroe youngsters, a conveyor belt of talent looks to be in the works.

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