CaughtOffside revealed that both Chelsea and Manchester City are considering the possibility of signing the young winger Jeremy Monga, the 16-year-old player, as interest in him rises ahead of the January winter transfer window.

The site pointed out that the Premier League giants are closely monitoring Monga's development, who has established himself as one of the most prominent young talents in English football at the first-team level. Monga caught attention last season after making his Premier League debut with Leicester City at the age of 15 years and 271 days, becoming one of the youngest players in the history of the competition.

Despite Leicester's relegation to the Championship, the club continued to rely on the young player, resulting in mature and confident performances. This season, he has become a key part of the team’s lineup, participating in 14 matches across all competitions and scoring his first official career goal last August.

The same source explained that Monga is distinguished by his composure, direct runs, and bravery in one-on-one situations, along with his mentality and willingness to learn, which helped him quickly adapt to the demands of top-level football.

Chelsea considers Monga a fitting option aligned with its long-term strategy of signing outstanding young talents, following significant investments in youth players during previous transfer windows, where he can be gradually developed within the club’s system.

At the same time, Manchester City sees Monga as a player possessing maturity and speed in attacking wide positions, making him an attractive prospect for the club’s scouting department, which has a strong track record of early young player discoveries.

However, Leicester is keen not to lose one of its most prominent academy products easily and hopes to sign a long-term professional contract with Monga when regulations allow, despite the significant interest from major clubs.