Chelsea could be handed an interesting opportunity to sign Leonard Prescott, with the highly-rated Bayern Munich goalkeeper entering the final year of his contract and talks over an extension currently going nowhere.
The 17-year-old is regarded as one of Germany’s brightest young goalkeepers, but his pathway at Bayern has become complicated.
Jonas Urbig is being lined up as the long-term successor to Manuel Neuer, leaving Prescott with understandable questions about how realistic his own route to the number-one shirt actually is.
Chelsea have already shown interest, and that situation could now work in their favour.
Chelsea monitoring Prescott as Bayern talks stall
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According to Sky Sports Germany, Bayern have made little progress in negotiations over a new deal for Prescott, whose contract expires in June 2027.
Chelsea and Juventus have both monitored him since earlier this year, while several Bundesliga clubs are also keeping a close eye on developments.
The biggest issue appears to be playing time.
Bayern still see Urbig as Neuer’s eventual replacement, making it difficult for Prescott to see a clear pathway towards becoming first choice in Munich.
That uncertainty could open the door for Chelsea to make their move, either before his contract expires or as part of a longer-term agreement.
Leonard Prescott profile
Details
Full name
Leonard Prescott
Club
Bayern Munich
Position
Goalkeeper
Age
17
Height
1.96m (6ft 5in)
Nationality
German
Current level
Bayern Munich U19 / First-team training
Contract expires
June 2027
Joined Bayern academy
Age 13
Previous academy
Union Berlin
Interested clubs
Chelsea, Juventus and Bundesliga clubs
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