Chelsea looking to snap up Man Utd's former speed demon Deji Sotona after failing in summer transfer bid
CHELSEA are reportedly looking to snap up former Manchester United youngster Deji Sotona.
The Telegraph claims Thomas Tuchel’s side were interested in signing the speed demon from Nice last summer.
Sotona, 19, got off to a flier at United when he became their fastest player with a stunning top speed of 22.9mph.
But despite looking set for a bright future at Old Trafford, Sotona quit in October 2020 for French side OGC Nice.
But he is now ready for a return to England after failing to break into the first team and Chelsea are thought to be in pole position.
The Blues are in the market for a new forward in their squad and it’s now believed a January transfer is close following talks.
And Chelsea will be keen to utilise his speed in their bid to get their title bid back on track.
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It’s reckoned Sotona was highly thought of during his time at United, impressing youth coaches and fans with his pace.
And he stunned the backroom team when he beat Diogo Dalot, Dan James and Marcus Rashford in a speed test two years ago.
Sotona, who hails from the Republic of Ireland, is most comfortable as a left winger or forward.
But he could also provide cover at left wing-back in Tuchel’s five-defender system if needed.
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