Thu Oct 03 19:44:47 UTC 2024: ## Chelsea Eyeing Bayer Leverkusen Prodigy Francis Onyeka
**LONDON, UK** – Chelsea FC are reportedly interested in signing 17-year-old midfielder Francis Onyeka from Bayer Leverkusen. The Blues’ manager, Enzo Maresca, is pushing for the transfer, having been impressed by the young talent during his time at Leicester City.
Onyeka, a German youth international, has been making waves in Bayer Leverkusen’s youth system, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist in 24 appearances for their under-19 team. While he’s yet to make his senior debut, he was included in the matchday squad for a DFB Pokal fixture earlier this season.
Chelsea have been actively seeking out young talents since the ownership change in 2021. They have already secured the signatures of Kendry Paez and Estevao Willian, and Onyeka could be the next promising addition to their youth ranks.
Chelsea scouts have been closely monitoring Onyeka’s progress and it remains to be seen whether they will be able to secure his services next year.
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