Expected window: January 2027
Malik Jakupović to Chelsea FC
Last update: 21 days ago
Evidence score
Chelsea are listed among clubs eyeing Philadelphia Union striker Malik Jakupović, per Nogomania. The 17‑year‑old’s contract runs to June 2030, making a move financially feasible.
- Independent sources0/40
0 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
No independent source to judge, so no track record counts (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 21 days ago
What we know
Chelsea are listed among clubs eyeing Philadelphia Union striker Malik Jakupović, per Nogomania. The 17‑year‑old’s contract runs to June 2030, making a move financially feasible.
The report appeared on 13 October, noting that Borussia Dortmund had seen €3m offers turned down while Chelsea, Salzburg and Stuttgart were also monitoring the prospect. No other outlets are cited. Nogomania does not mention any formal bid or negotiation having taken place.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 13 Oct 2026, Nogomania, citing Patrick Berger (not among the sources).
- No independent source: all 1 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Patrick Berger, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 21 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nogomania 13/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Borussia Dortmund reportedly had bids worth up to €3m rejected for Philadelphia Union prospect Malik Jakupovic, with Chelsea, Salzburg and Stuttgart also interested. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Patrick Berger (not in this dossier) |
Timeline
- 13 Oct 2026 · NogomaniaBorussia Dortmund reportedly had bids worth up to €3m rejected for Philadelphia Union prospect Malik Jakupovic, with Chelsea, Salzburg and Stuttgart also interested.
Repeats reporting attributed to Patrick Berger (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
Does Chelsea need him?
Centre-Forward: the strikers Chelsea already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current strikers (3)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | Centre-Forward | 25 | 30 Jun 2034 |
| Emmanuel Emegha | Centre-Forward | 23 | 30 Jun 2033 |
| Danny Welbeck | Centre-Forward | 35 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Danny Welbeck (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · from Brighton & Hove Albion · €5.85m
- Emmanuel Emegha (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · from RC Strasbourg Alsace · €25.00m
- Nicolas Jackson (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at FC Bayern Munich
- David Datro Fofana (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at RC Strasbourg Alsace
- Dastan Satpaev (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · from Kairat Almaty · €2.40m
- João Pedro (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from Brighton & Hove Albion · €63.70m
- João Félix (Second Striker)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at AC Milan
- Armando Broja (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Everton FC
- Liam Delap (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Ipswich Town · €35.50m
- David Datro Fofana (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Fatih Karagümrük
- Marc Guiu (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Sunderland AFC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 13 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 13 Oct 2026 (20 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Malik Jakupović
- Age
- 17