Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastien Kehl has issued an update on the future of Chelsea target Youssoufa Moukoko. The 18-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from the Bundesliga outfit as he enters the final six months of his deal.
According to the Evening Standard, Newcastle United made a 'substantial verbal approach' for the striker, leapfrogging the Blues in their pursuit. The report states that Moukoko is thought to have discussed a deal worth over £ 150,000 a week to join Eddie Howe's side on a free transfer once his deal at the Signal Iduna Park expires in the summer.
However, despite interest from Newcastle and Chelsea, who are thought to be two of several clubs interested in the Germany international, Dortmund are eager to tie down the teenage sensation to a new contract themselves. And, according to Kehl, the German giants have tabled a 'very attractive' offer to Moukoko.
