Chelsea and Man City set to ‘battle’ for 17-year-old League One starlet

Chelsea and Manchester City are closely monitoring Sunderland youngster Bali Mumba, with both clubs having sent scouts to watch him this week.The Premier League giants reportedly look set for a transfer battle to secure the 17-year-old’s signature, despite the fact he only just agreed his first pro contract with his current side this week. Liverpool’s signings under Michael Edwards – will Minamino be the next big hit? TOP WORK LATEST targets 1 IN DEMAND moving on three-way race LIVING THE DREAM Top nine Premier League free transfers of the decade The biggest market value losers in 2019, including Bale and ex-Liverpool star Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Ndidi bid, targets named, Ozil is ‘skiving little git’ According to the Sun, Mumba impressed in his midfield role against Halifax in Wednesday’s FA Youth Cup tie, where both the Blues and Citizens had representatives in attendance.City were understood to be frontrunners to sign the starlet for around £2.5million, however Chelsea have now ramped up their interest.The England under-18 international has featured in three first team matches for Sunderland in League One so far this season.Jack Ross’ side currently sit second in the table following back-to-back relegations in previous years. Where every Premier League club needs to strengthen in January targets Latest Transfer News REVEALED Kevin De Bruyne ‘loves Man City and wants to keep winning’, reveals father Chelsea confident of beating Man United and Liverpool to Sancho signing Cavani ‘agrees’ to join new club and will complete free transfer next summer Tony Cascarino backs Everton to sign two strikers for Carlo Ancelotti RANKED Bali Mumba has risen through the Young Lions’ ranks and now plays for the under-18s Man United joined by three other clubs in race for Erling Haaland