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All the young Blues: Chukwuemeka, Slonina and Chelsea's recent history of teenage transfers

Chelsea have not had it all their own way in the transfer market this summer, as their failed pursuits of Jules Kounde and Raphinha demonstrate.

However, the Blues can finally chalk up one in the win column after they beat Milan and Barcelona to the signing of Aston Villa prospect Carney Chukwuemeka.

Rangy midfielder Chukwuemeka comes with glowing reviews and finished 37th in GOAL's 2022 ranking of the best wonderkids in the world.

Confirmation of that agreement was soon followed by another young arrival - Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.

Chelsea have a history of chancing their arm on precocious young talent, with mixed results.

GOAL has taken a look back through the history book to remember some of the other fresh-faced teenagers who arrived Stamford Bridge before their 20th birthday.

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