Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye.
According to Spanish publication Sport, the 19-year-old centre-back caught the attention of the Premier League club with his performances at the Barcelona Academy.
He could prove a solid long-term prospect for the Blues if they manage to secure his signature. Faye is capable of playing both as a central defender and as a left back. His versatility will be an added advantage for Chelsea if they can get a deal done. Mauricio Pochettino could help him fulfill his tremendous potential.
The defender has a contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2027 and therefore the Spanish team has no pressure to sell him. Chelsea may have to pay a premium to convince them to sell the player. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
The Senegalese defender will probably hope to play with the first team in the coming months and it remains to be seen if Chelsea can tempt him with promises of playing time.
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Although the 19-year-old is a prodigious talent, he is not ready to be a regular starter for clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea. However, getting opportunities from time to time with the first team would be valuable experience for the young defender.
He will have to be careful with his development and cannot afford to join a club where he may not have a clear path to the first team. He needs game time to continue his development and the player should seek assurances from Chelsea before joining them.
