Premier League champions Chelsea are tracking Inter Milan star MacDonald Mariga’s brother Victor Mugabe, who plays for Belgian Jupiler Pro League side Germinal Beerschot.
According a report appearing in the Evening Standard, Chelsea were on the trail of the Kenyan midfielder for the whole of last season and they sent scouts to watch him on four occasions.
According to Jean Baptiste, chairman of Belgium children’s fashion dealer JBC who also owns half of Mugabe’s club’s stake, Chelsea’s interest in the player is not strange considering that English clubs have traditionally worked closely with their Belgian counterparts.
"Manchester United, Fulham and Arsenal have working relationships with some clubs in Belgium and from time to time they send scouts to look for talent and we are excited about the possibility of Mugabe playing in England," he said.
Baptiste, who is currently in Kenya for a three-day scouting mission, said the English club have not said anything about their interest in Mugabe, but again stressed this was not strange as they required more time to be satisfied with his ability.
"It may not happen next season because Mugabe needs to play more matches at his current club. Next season will be very crucial for him if he is to land such a lucrative move," he said.
"English clubs respect talent and Mugabe has what it takes, but he needs a lot of matches," he pointed out.
Mugabe confirmed the interest from Chelsea and said he was aware that they had sent scouts to look at him on four occasions.
"It is of course exciting to know that a club like Chelsea is interested in you, but I am not letting it get to my head. My focus is to get more matches and see what happens after that," said Mugabe.
According a report appearing in the Evening Standard, Chelsea were on the trail of the Kenyan midfielder for the whole of last season and they sent scouts to watch him on four occasions.
According to Jean Baptiste, chairman of Belgium children’s fashion dealer JBC who also owns half of Mugabe’s club’s stake, Chelsea’s interest in the player is not strange considering that English clubs have traditionally worked closely with their Belgian counterparts.
"Manchester United, Fulham and Arsenal have working relationships with some clubs in Belgium and from time to time they send scouts to look for talent and we are excited about the possibility of Mugabe playing in England," he said.
Baptiste, who is currently in Kenya for a three-day scouting mission, said the English club have not said anything about their interest in Mugabe, but again stressed this was not strange as they required more time to be satisfied with his ability.
"It may not happen next season because Mugabe needs to play more matches at his current club. Next season will be very crucial for him if he is to land such a lucrative move," he said.
"English clubs respect talent and Mugabe has what it takes, but he needs a lot of matches," he pointed out.
Mugabe confirmed the interest from Chelsea and said he was aware that they had sent scouts to look at him on four occasions.
"It is of course exciting to know that a club like Chelsea is interested in you, but I am not letting it get to my head. My focus is to get more matches and see what happens after that," said Mugabe.
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