CHELSEA AND AS MONACO COMPETING TO SIGN STOKE CITY’S SOULEYMANE SIDIBÉ

According to Foot Mercato, several top clubs, including AS Monaco, Chelsea, and Juventus, are showing interest in Stoke City’s England U18 international Souleymane Sidibé, who is just 17 years old. Sidibé, the son of former Stoke City player Mamady Sidibé, has been attracting attention from elite clubs since he was 14, with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool monitoring his progress early on. Having debuted for Stoke City at the age of 16, he has since played in eight matches across all competitions this season. His impressive performances for the EFL Championship side and his recent appearance for England’s U18 team have further increased his appeal. In England, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion are keen on the versatile midfielder, who can operate in the No.8 or No.6 positions. Additionally, Rangers are interested, while Juventus and AS Monaco are among the prominent European clubs competing to secure his signature.