Chelsea and Newcastle transfer blow as wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko set to sign new contract at Borussia Dortmund

YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO is reportedly set to stay at Borussia Dortmund after holding positive talks over a new deal.

The highly-rated 18-year-old has caught the eye of some top clubs across Europe.

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And there is a risk Dortmund could lose him on a free in the summer with the striker’s deal expiring at the end of the season.

Previous talks over a contract broke down as Dortmund were reportedly £1million short of Moukoko’s demands.

But Sky Germany claim the wonderkid is now close to signing a four-year deal.

The club met with Moukoko’s agent Patrick Williams during their recent trip to Marbella where positive talks took place.

The new contract will see Moukoko earn £50,000-a-week, which could rise to £85,000-a-week depending on bonuses.

Moukoko is also set to earn a signing on fee of around £8.8m.

That is a big blow to the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle who were monitoring the forward ahead of a potential transfer.

The Blues have been monitoring Moukoko for some time and were reported to be planning a January bid.

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Newcastle are also interested and are reportedly prepared to offer the youngster £150,000-a-week.

Manchester City and Real Madrid have also been credited with an interest in Moukoko.