Sheffield United 'keeping tabs' on Portsmouth's on-loan Chelsea prodigy Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
Sheffield United have been linked with a Chelsea winger currently on loan at Portsmouth
Sheffield United are reportedly keeping tabs on Portsmouth’s on-loan Chelsea prodigy Ryan Kavuma-McQueen.
The 17-year-old is a fleet-footed winger who made his senior debut for Chelsea in April this year, stepping off the bench in their 7-0 FA Cup rout of Port Vale.
Primarily operating on the left-hand side for Pompey, Kavuma-McQueen has since made 14 appearances in the Championship and weighed in with one goal and two assists.
Sheffield United linked with England youth international
According to The Star, the England youth international is on the radar of Portsmouth’s Championship counterparts Sheffield United.
He is supposedly being looked at as part of the club’s long-term planning, suggesting the Blades may wait until the completion of his Fratton Park loan to explore a move.
Kavuma-McQueen was said to be in Sheffield United’s sights over the summer, only for the South Yorkshire club to opt for the slightly more experienced Romelle Donovan as a replacement for Andre Brooks.
Ryan Kavuma-McQueens profile
Given the fact Kavuma-McQueen does not turn 18 until January and is already enjoying regular football in the second tier, it would be fair to assue he could have a bright future at a high level.
When Portsmouth secured his signature in the summer transfer window, their manager John Mousinho said: “Ryan is a very talented young player with bags of potential and we’re delighted to have him at Pompey this season.
“He is quick, direct and can play off both sides. He’s someone who is very highly rated – both by us and Chelsea.
“Ryan has had minutes for them in pre-season this year and we believe he fits into the way we want to play nicely.
“It will be a challenge for him to be away from home and in a first team environment for a sustained period, but he’s an exciting addition to our squad.”