The European giants are reportedly keeping close tabs on the talented teenager of Nigerian heritage in an effort to secure his signature from the Swedish outfit in the upcoming transfer window
Premier League titans Chelsea and Serie A heavyweights Juventus are eyeing Swedish-born Nigerian starlet Zebedee Kennedy from Allsvenskan club Mjällby AIF ahead of the summer window, an emerging report from the Swedish media has stated.
The 16-year-old, who was snapped up by the Strandvallen Stadium outfit from lowly division club GIF Sundsvall Jugend in November 2025, has already brought his talent to bear after savouring first-team football actions during the pre-seasons before the start of the current Swedish top-flight contest.
Per football outlet Fotbolltransfers, the Nigerian prospect forward is currently being monitored by a host of suitors amongst Europe's leading clubs, with Premier League giants Chelsea, ltalian top guns Juventus, Portuguese elite division club Benfica, and English top-tier campaigners Wolverhampton - all believed to be in the frame for his services for the 2026-27 campaign.
ln reacting over the speculation linking the promising starlet to potential suitors in the summer, his representative Georgios Kousis has indeed confirmed interest in his client's services, but wouldn't rush in taking a decision over his potential transfer switch to interested suitors given his strong bond with Mjällby AIF as a budding rising star.
He told Fotbolltransfers: ''It's really cool to have so much interest, but it's not unexpected. Zebbe has incredible potential and has delivered when given the chance.''
He added by revealing an ongoing talks with his current suitors: ''Then he is in a fantastic environment right now, so we are not in a hurry. But it is absolutely flattering and we are in close dialogue with the clubs that are follow him.''
The teenage sensation, who once revealed a strong aspiration to play for Manchester United, is yet to make his debut with Mjällby AIF in this current 2026-27 Swedish Championship campaign.
Given his Nigerian heritage, Zebedee could become the brightest future prospect for the Nigeria national football team in the not-too-distant future after featuring for the Sweden U15 & U16 national youth teams.
By Hassan B Alhassan.
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