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Report: Chelsea among several English clubs keeping tabs on 18-year-old Ligue 1 starlet

Transfer News: Chelsea keen on Metz wonderkid Pape Matar Sarr

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea face competition from a number of Premier League sides for 18-year-old Metz wonderkid Pape Matar Sarr.

The teenager is one of the many promising youngsters making a name for themselves in the French top flight. He burst onto the scene at Metz last season and was promoted to the first team after a solitary game for the reserves.

Sarr has since made 27 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, scoring four goals. His performances have not gone unnoticed with both Manchester United and Manchester City keeping tabs. Chelsea face a real fight on their hands if they are serious about signing the player.

Pape Matar Sarr is one of the best young talents in Ligue 1

Primarily a defensive midfielder, Sarr can do a good job in central midfield and also fulfil attacking responsibilities if needed.

The all-action starlet is a graduate of Senegal’s famous Generation Foot academy. The likes of Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Papiss Cisse among others came through the institution and have set a proper precedent for success in Europe. Sarr could be the latest to join that illustrious list.

All three English clubs are ready to make a move for the player and will loan him back to Metz for the remainder of the season. Having recently tied him down to a five-year contract, the French side holds the advantage when it comes to negotiations.

Chelsea have a young dynamic set of players and Sarr could be a good addition to the group

The Blues are building a promising young team under Thomas Tuchel and are seeking to build on their Champions League success from last season. While we have a number of promising young players in the ranks, the midfield is an area that will need tinkering in a couple of years time.

N’Golo Kante is not getting any younger while the likes of Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic are limited in terms of all-round attributes. Alongside Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour, Sarr could develop into a player the Blues will rely on for years to come.

There is plenty of upside in the player’s potential and Chelsea should do what they can to land him.

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Despite his tender age, Sarr has already made his full debut for the Senegalese national team. He has won two caps for his country and looks set for a bright future. There is every chance that Chelsea could be getting themselves a potential world-beater should the deal go through.

Pranav Nair

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