Chelsea scouting American youth international

Chelsea have deployed their chief scout to monitor the form of United States under-20 international Rokas Pukstas, who currently plays in Croatia with Hajduk Split. The 19-year-old midfielder had previously trialled with Man Utd in 2019, before optin

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Aug 16 2024
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Chelsea scouting American youth international — Chelsea scouting American yout

The versatile midfielder can play anywhere in central midfield, operating as a defensive holding player or an attacking outlet, and this is one of the attributes that has convinced Chelsea to table a transfer bid. The Oklahoma-born player has expressed his wish to make a move to the Premier League, and w Chelsea are expected to make an official bid before the close of the transfer window .

Pukstas could then return to Hajduk on loan for the 2024-25 season and continue his development.

With 12 goals in 50 league appearances for Hajduk, the player is a goalscoring midfielder and last season returned 7 goals in 28 games.

He is expected to eventually receive a call up to the USA national team and take part at the World Cup in his home country in 2026.