Berlin, Oct 24: Things seem to naturally develop at a breath-taking speed when it comes to Youssoufa Moukoko.
Only weeks after the 17-year-old has made his way to the top of the charts in the shirt of Borussia Dortmund, rumours are growing the gifted youngster’s goals might only be a short-term enjoyment for the Black and Yellows.
Ahead of the Champions League group encounter at home against Manchester City this Tuesday evening, European top sides are reported to queue up to sign the Cameroon-rooted forward next summer due to his expiring contract.
Becoming the youngest player to score nine goals in the German first-tier league at an age of 17 years and eleven months, Moukoko has triggered the interest of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain, and Liverpool.
Reports speak of a tricky issue due to turmoil in the forward’s entourage as his parents Marie and Joseph are said to complain about the growing influence of his agent Patrick Williams.
Contrary plans seem to affect the family peace as turning 18 in roughly a month allows the youngster to make decisions without having to follow his parents’ advice.
As a fact, Moukoko has so far rejected Dortmund’s offers to extend his contract.
While the 2012 German champion is enjoying a youth wave delivered by the striker and his teammates such as Jude Bellingham and Giovanni Reyna (19), additional trouble seems to emerge.
Having developed into the team’s leader, England international Bellingham is said to be targeted by leading clubs from Premier League such as Chelsea, both Manchester clubs, and Liverpool.
Reports speak of the midfielder’s contract containing an exit clause; others expected offers of up to 150 million euros, Dortmund can hardly resist. (IANS)
