Chelsea Linked Nigerian Wonderkid Kelechi, Dubbed The New Mikel, In Talks With Lazio
Published: June 12, 2017![Chelsea Linked Nigerian Wonderkid Kelechi, Dubbed The New Mikel, In Talks With Lazio](../football_pics/89154Kelechi.jpg)
English FA licensed intermediary Shazad Yaqoob claims to be in talks with the Biancocelesti over the signing of the central midfielder, who has been labelled the new Obi Mikel by his minders.
Kelechi had been linked with Chelsea few months ago, but the Premier League champions said they will continue monitoring his performances in America rather than invite him to Stamford Bridge, where he'll be observed.
The 18-year-old is courting interest from Norwegian and Swedish clubs, but wants to start his professional career in a major European League.
He was born in Texas to Nigerian parents.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Latest News
- Olympic roster controversy: Ordega speaks out, shares conversation with Super Falcons coach Waldrum
- 'I spent seven or eight years at Chelsea' - Eze thanks PL club after completing transfer to Bolton
- Meet Rose Adewusi: The Anderlecht forward capped by Belgium at youth level but eligible for Super Falcons
- Striker-turned-goalkeeper Okonkwo agrees new deal with Arsenal ahead of 2024-25 season
- Official: Nigerian champions Rangers sign teenage sensation Igwilo
- 'I can tell you' - Fabrizio Romano reveals Osimhen wants a dream move to Premier League
- Confirmed: Nigerian centre forward signs scholarship deal with Preston North End
- N214 billion valuation: Arsenal and Man Utd want Napoli to slash Osimhen's release clause
- Report: Rangers open to selling PAOK-linked Super Eagles striker for a fee of N9.7 billion
- Super Eagles left-back Zaidu among 28 players named in Porto's pre-season squad
![As featured on NewsNow: Football News](pics/newsnow_ab.gif)
![Hire the right candidates on MyJobMag](https://www.myjobmag.com/images/recruit-ad1.png)
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football