After his explosive rise in the Bundesliga and an impressive debut for Germany, Chelsea and Manchester United are closely following the RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo. The young talent just of age 19 has become one of the fastest-rising young midfielders in Europe.
Ouedraogo Impresses with Leipzig and Germany
Ouedraogo has been a starter in 8 out of the 11 league matches of Leipzig and has been instrumental in 3 goals and 3 assists. His input positions him as one of the top creators of the club this season. Moreover, the midfielder also made a bright senior Germany debut by scoring right after two minutes of his entry in a 6–0 triumph against Slovakia.
A perfect cocktail of power, technical control, and maturity defines Ouedraogo, attracting pursuit from England’s biggest clubs.
Chelsea and United Begin Early Scouting Push
According to Sky Germany, Premier League scouts cannot get Ouedraogo out of their head and are “Wild” about him ahead of the summer window. Most actively watched by Chelsea and Manchester United, Ouedraogo is the player of the two teams that best observe him. Conversely, Leipzig remains pretty sure of their position as the central player has signed a contract until 2029 without any provision for a buyout clause.
So, if Chelsea or any other club is keen on getting him, they will have to shell out a very big sum. While Chelsea have decided to send their promising player Paez on a loan, the club doesn’t stop from looking for top-class midfield talents to strengthen their youth academy.
Author’s Opinion
The way Ouedraogo plays is exactly what a modern Premier League team would need, and that’s why Chelsea would logically be interested in him. However, Leipzig’s bargaining position might not only make this an expensive chase but also a difficult one.
As featured on Chelseanews.com
