Liverpool, Chelsea Battling It Out For The Signature Of Young Eagles Winger
Published: September 18, 2017
Liverpool and Premier League rivals Chelsea are set to go head to head for the acquisition of Nigerian wonderkid Joseph Hungbo, according to reports.
The Mirror claims the Reds and the Blues are fighting it out to poach rookie winger Hungbo from Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace rate the winger highly and offered him a scholarship deal before the start of the 2016-2017 campaign.
Hungbo was the winner of the Eagles Under 9-16 Player of the Year award in 2015-2016.
If the youngster eventually joins one of the interested clubs, it is envisaged that he will start with the Development squad with a view to breaking into the first team in future.
In August, he was pictured training with Crystal Palace first team players : Christian Benteke and Freddie Ladapo.
Joseph Hungbo is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria and England.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : cpfc.co.uk
The Mirror claims the Reds and the Blues are fighting it out to poach rookie winger Hungbo from Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace rate the winger highly and offered him a scholarship deal before the start of the 2016-2017 campaign.
Hungbo was the winner of the Eagles Under 9-16 Player of the Year award in 2015-2016.
If the youngster eventually joins one of the interested clubs, it is envisaged that he will start with the Development squad with a view to breaking into the first team in future.
In August, he was pictured training with Crystal Palace first team players : Christian Benteke and Freddie Ladapo.
Joseph Hungbo is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria and England.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : cpfc.co.uk
Latest News
- Bayern Munich interested in signing Arsenal's history-making teenage striker of Nigerian descent
- Nottingham Forest get Awoniyi boost as Nuno Espírito Santo delivers positive fitness update
- Official: Versatile midfielder Lawal returns to parent club Celtic after loan spell at EFL club
- Aston Villa join Crystal Palace, Trabzonspor in race to sign Super Eagles striker
- What to look for in a plastic surgeon: A patient's guide
- Retained and released list: Swindon Town make decisions on four Nigerians including ex-Flying Eagles star
- Evoplay's 'penalty shoot-out': A thrilling blend of instant win gaming and football fervor
- 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Akande battles Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Newcastle starlets for PL award
- The future of BlueChew: Trends and developments in ED treatment options
- Red-hot Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman nominated for Serie A Player of the Month
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football