As per reports from the Daily Mail, the Premier League giants are showing strong interest in Charlton’s rising talent, Miles Leaburn, who stands at an impressive 6ft 6in.
Leaburn has been making a name for himself at Charlton, having scored six goals in just ten appearances this season. His remarkable height, especially at the young age of 19, suggests he has the potential to excel at the highest levels of the game.
What makes his story even more compelling is that football runs in his family, as he is the son of Charlton legend Carl Leaburn, who made over 300 appearances for the club from 1987 to 1998.
Chelsea is already familiar with his abilities, as he progressed through their youth ranks before making the move to Charlton in 2019. However, it’s not just Chelsea keeping an eye on this talented center-forward.
Brentford, known for discovering hidden gems in the transfer market, has also expressed their interest. Aston Villa attempted to secure a deal last season, but their request was firmly denied by the EFL club.
Additionally, a German Bundesliga club reportedly made a bid exceeding £3 million this summer, only to have it turned down. Charlton appears to have a potential top-level talent on their hands, but they are under no pressure to offload a player who has been vital to their success this season.
Leaburn is still under contract at The Valley, with two more years remaining on his deal, set to expire in June 2025.
Miles Leaburn
Miles Leaburn
This season he played in total 8 times for 403 minutes for League One.
Miles Leaburn scored 3 goals for Charlton Athletic. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 13th in League One. In the last match Charlton Athletic lost 3-1 against Lincoln City. The next match in League One will be against Bolton Wanderers.
Charlton Athletic performance and stats
Charlton Athletic is currently 13th in the League One with 18 points.
In the last 13 games, it has won 5 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Charlton Athletic lost 3-1 against Lincoln City.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 22 goals and conceding 17.
Charlton Athletic will play the next match in League One against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday 28th of October in London. The prediction is Charlton Athletic winning the match.