Report: Talented 22-year-old Chelsea starlet wanted by two European clubs

Ike Ugbo of Chelsea was at Cercle Brugge on loan last season. (imago Images)

Transfer News: Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo eyed by Genk, Feyenoord

According to news from football.london, promising Chelsea youngster Ike Ugbo has emerged as a transfer target for Feyenoord and Genk.

The 22-year-old striker has been with the Chelsea academy since 2007 and has risen through the ranks, impressing for the Under-18s as well as the Under-23s. In 15 games for the Chelsea U-18 side, Ugbo has scored ten goals, while he has 15 strikes to his name in 34 games for the U-23s. (h/t Transfermarkt)

Ike Ugbo spent the last season on loan at Cercle Brugge (Getty Images)

However, he has never made a first-team appearance for Chelsea and instead, has been farmed out on loan constantly. Ugbo, till date, has had temporary stints at Barnsley, MK Dons, Scunthorpe United and Roda JC before signing for Cercle Brugge last summer.

The 22-year-old Englishman enjoyed a fruitful spell in Belgium, finishing with a tally of 17 goals in 34 games. Now back at Chelsea after the loan deal has run out, the youngster is expected to on his way out of the club permanently this summer, as his contract runs out in less than a year. (h/t football.london)

And, this has now led to interest in the services of Ugbo from Dutch giants Feyenoord while a return to Belgium could also be on the cards for the 22-year-old where KRC Genk are looking to sign him up. (h/t football.london)

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