CHELSEA are confident of keeping hold of young sensation Charlie Webster despite interest from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.
The 16-year-old has been dubbed the next Jadon Sancho and the Blues plan to tie him down to a professional contract when he turns 17 next year.
Chelsea are confident of keeping Charlie Webster despite interest from Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Webster is one of the rising stars of the superb Stamford Bridge academy set-up, and has been linked with a move to the Bundesliga giants.
But Blues sources are confident they can hold on to the youngster and watch him break into the first team in years to come, according to the Telegraph.
Webster was voted player of the tournament in the prestigious Kevin De Bruyne Under-15s Cup in Belgium last season and is now making his way through the Chelsea ranks.
He is a central midfielder and has been capped at England Under-16 and U17 level.
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Dortmund had been alerted that he could be available and hope to swoop — just as they did in taking Sancho from Manchester City in 2017.
But the West Londoners will do their best to make sure he stays put.
Sancho — and many other young English players — have made the move to Europe.
Last year, at just 15, Webster had Manchester City playmaker De Bruyne wowed by his ability.
The setting was the prestigious KDB Cup - an international U15 tournament named after the Belgium ace - with the midfielder as the guest of honour.
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