Chelsea ‘make contact with Arsenal youngster Khayon Edwards over transfer’ with 18-year-old striker yet to commit to signing a professional contract with the Gunners
Chelsea have contacted Arsenal striker Khayon Edwards over a possible move Edwards has yet to commit to a professional deal with his scholarship expiring A host of other English and German clubs are interested in the 18-year-old
Chelsea have made contact with Arsenal striker Khayon Edwards over a possible summer move.
As reported by goal, Chelsea are looking to sign Edwards on a free transfer, with his scholarship contract expiring at the end of June. If the deal goes ahead then Arsenal would be entitled to compensation.
Edwards has been hugely impressive for Arsenal U18s this season, scoring 17 goals, but he has yet to sign professional terms with the Gunners despite the club having offered him a deal on three occasions.
Chelsea have made contact with Khayon Edwards over a possible move for the Arsenal striker
Chelsea are currently unable to sign any players after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
However, the Blues are hopeful of securing new ownership soon, which would enable them to make signings.
Edwards is in demand, with RB Leipzig, Borussia Monchengladbach and Newcastle among the other clubs that have been monitoring the 18-year-old’s situation. Brighton, Southampton and Leeds are also said to be interested.
Edwards’ scholarship deal expires at the end of June and he has yet to sign a professional deal
Chelsea are aiming to make signings at youth level with their U23s in danger of being relegated to the second division of Premier League 2.
Edwards is currently out injured with a stress fracture in his back which will keep him…