Chelsea, Juventus and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among several top European clubs monitoring 16-year-old Swedish-born Nigerian striker Zebedee Kennedy, according to Fotbolltransfers. The Mjallby forward, who joined the reigning Swedish champions in November after youth spells with Moffe BK and GIF Sundsvall, has yet to make his Allsvenskan debut but impressed during pre-season with a goal in a friendly against Artis Brno. Kennedy, who has scored four goals in 12 appearances for Sweden at U15 and U16 levels, comes from a footballing family—his elder brother Zion plays for Sölvesborgs GoIF, and his father featured for clubs in Nigeria and Italy. Alongside Juventus, Chelsea and Wolves, Italian side Bologna and Portuguese giants Benfica are also tracking the teenager's progress. Kennedy is under contract with Mjallby until the end of the 2028 Swedish season, a long-term commitment that may complicate potential transfers. Despite not featuring in a competitive senior match, his performances have elevated him into the spotlight as one of Sweden's most promising young talents.
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