Premier League giants Chelsea have made a move for Ojodu City FC’s Hafiz Umar Ibrahim with a trial invitation to the Stamford Bridge side, Soccernet.ng can exclusively reveal.
The Pensioners are looking to hijack a move from Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt who have already offered the 18-year-old striker an opportunity to trial and then sign on Monday.
Chelsea’s offer came in on Thursday night and they have now backed it with a formal invitation to London. If they like him, they will send him out on loan to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
Ibrahim scored 10 goals to emerge top scorer at the Viareggio Cup in Italy last month. He has been of interest to clubs like AC Milan, Inter, Fiorentina and Sassuolo since the tournament ended.
EPL giants Chelsea have invited Hafiz Umar Ibrahim to train with them with the potential to sign a long-term contract.
If Chelsea likes him, he will be loaned out to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg
Hafiz has already traveled to Bodo/Glimt in Norway in order to sign on Monday #transfers pic.twitter.com/u6UnCqHMMo
— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) March 1, 2024
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