{"id":11117,"date":"2019-06-05T16:59:14","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T16:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=11117"},"modified":"2019-06-05T16:59:14","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T16:59:14","slug":"edozie-set-to-join-city-despite-chelsea-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/edozie-set-to-join-city-despite-chelsea-interest","title":{"rendered":"EDOZIE SET TO JOIN CITY DESPITE CHELSEA INTEREST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite showing real interest in the Nigerian 16-year-old, who is currently playing for Millwall\u2019s youth sides, Chelsea may yet miss out on Samuel Edozie.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow Premier League club and champions Manchester City now look set to secure the youngster\u2019s services, according to the Evening Standard.<\/p>\n<p>Both City and Chelsea are known to have amazing youth set-ups that give their young players a chance to either go out on loan or make cameo appearances for the first team before hopefully cementing a place.<\/p>\n<p>Scouts from both sides have watched Edozie at U16 games and the winger has most certainly impressed.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, Millwall are keen to hold on to Edozie, but the chance of being in and around a top-four side in the Premier League rather than the Championship reportedly appeals to the Nigerian.<\/p>\n<p>City, who have reached the final of the FA Youth Cup four times in recent years, are not afraid to spend serious cash on their youth sides. 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