Wesley Fofana in action during the Chelsea-Arsenal match (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing Adli Mehmeti from New York Red Bulls’ academy at the end of the season.
The 16-year-old midfielder is highly regarded, with two Premier League clubs keeping an eye on his development. His current valuation is 20 million euros, but if he continues to make a positive impression, his valuation could rise to 50 million euros. Arsenal and Chelsea could consider signing him before his value explodes and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
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According to Sports Boom, Arsenal or Chelsea could sign the player and bring him back on loan to ensure he continues to develop and get regular minutes. The deal would also benefit the selling club.
The player has been described as a “complete midfielder” due to his ability to function as both a central midfielder and a defensive midfielder. He also has the physicality to be suited to English football, and it will be interesting to see whether Arsenal or Chelsea are successful in signing him.
The opportunity to join a Premier League club would be very exciting for the young midfielder. It will be a big step in his career and he will test himself at the highest level. Although he is unlikely to start in the Premier League at the moment, he could become an important part of Arsenal or Chelsea’s youth teams.
Both clubs have excellent youth facilities and could help the 16-year-old reach his potential. He will aim to establish himself as an important first-team player for either club in the future.
Whoever signs him will be getting a future star. Signing him for 20 million euros could prove to be a bargain in the future.
