Swansea City are close to beating several top clubs to the signature of highly-rated Nigerian youngster Adrian Akande, WalesOnline understands.
The 16-year-old, who initially came through the ranks at Crystal Palace before moving to Chelsea, reportedly snubbed the chance to sign a scholarship at Stamford Bridge, and has since been linked with Manchester United, Rangers, Tottenham, and Hoffenheim.
The highly-rated winger, who despite an approach from the English FA has declared himself to play for Nigeria, was also on trial with West Ham before the new year, but is now appears to be closing in on a deal with Swansea.
A club source has told WalesOnline that the Swans are hopeful of bringing him on board, with recruitment for academy scholars pressing on as normal, despite the disruption of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
There has been some suggestion that the teenager is impressed by Swansea's record in developing youngsters, and a move could well be confirmed soon.
It would be something of a coup for the Swans, and will likely be seen as another feather in the cap for an academy set-up that has already produced a number of Championship and Premier League stars.
