Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 17-year-old Austrian prodigy Johannes Moser from Red Bull Salzburg, but a deal may not materialise.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Manchester City are keen on signing Johannes Moser. The two Premier League bigwigs are scouring the market for a versatile midfield prodigy ahead of the next two transfer windows. So, the 17-year-old Red Bull Salzburg wonderkid has emerged as a target.

Moser’s exploits at the recently concluded FIFA Under-17 World Cup have brought the spotlight on him. However, Chelsea and Manchester City may struggle to land the teenage sensation, as Red Bull Salzburg will attempt to tie him to a new long-term contract in the coming weeks.

Who is Johannes Moser?

Johannes Moser is the latest promising prodigy to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, the 17-year-old has spent his formative years thus far in Austria, starting his youth career at SK Treibach before joining Red Bull Salzburg. He currently represents FC Liefering in Austria’s second division, making 13 appearances for the club.

Meanwhile, Moser has risen in prominence after his exploits at the recently concluded Under-17 World Cup, helping Austria reach the final before they lost to Portugal a week ago. Meanwhile, the Austrian midfield prospect’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Chelsea and Manchester City are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.

Will a Premier League club sign Moser?

Chelsea’s interest in Johannes Moser is hardly surprising. The Blues never shy away from the opportunity to sign a promising prospect, with many world-class prodigies joining the West London club during the BlueCo era. Moser is also an option worth considering due to his versatility and potential.

As for Manchester City, the Citizens remain in the market for a long-term heir to Kevin De Bruyne’s spot in the team. While Rayan Cherki arrived from Lyon this past summer, Pep Guardiola can do with another option in the middle of the park. So, Moser is an option worth considering for Manchester City.

However, Chelsea and Manchester City are in a losing battle to sign the 17-year-old Austrian wonderkid, as Red Bull Salzburg will attempt to tie him to a new long-term contract. Additionally, the youngster has no interest in moving to the Premier League, as he wants to regular game time to continue his progress in the coming years.