Chelsea leading race for Exeter starlet Ethan Ampadu despite youngster's dad being an Arsenal academy coach

Chelsea are currently the frontrunners to sign Exeter defensive midfielder Ethan Ampadu ‒ despite the 16-year-old's father being an Arsenal academy coach.

The Blues are confident that they can snap up the starlet for £2million. 

Ampadu's father, Kwame, is an academy coach with Arsenal's Under-18s but it looks like Chelsea are set to swoop in for the Football League talent. 

Chelsea are currently leading the chase for Exeter defensive midfielder Ethan Ampadu

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Chelsea seem set to swoop in for the Football League talent, who could cost £2million

Ethan made his first-team debut for Exeter in August at just 15 years, 10 months and 26 days in a League Cup match against Brentford.

He has also played for Wales at Under-19 level. He is also eligible to represent England, Ireland and Ghana.

Ethan played against Chelsea in the Checkatrade Trophy last month and impressed.

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Chelsea are confident that they can snap up the Exeter starlet for £2m