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Tony Mowbray sent Didier Drogba Chelsea challenge to Sunderland loan signing Mason Burstow

The Black Cats landed young Chelsea forwad Burstow on a season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day

Sunderland loanee Mason Burstow and (inset) Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
Sunderland loanee Mason Burstow and (inset) Chelsea legend Didier Drogba

Tony Mowbray has challenged Mason Burstow to put his name alongside Didier Drogba in Chelsea's hall of fame - starting with his loan move to Sunderland.

The Black Cats landed the 20-year-old striker on a season-long loan deal from the Blues on transfer deadline day as the Wearsiders looked to strengthen their attacking options following Ross Stewart's £10m move to Southampton.


Burstow is considered a bright prospect at Stamford Bridge, and Mowbray has opened up on the conversation he had with the youngster and his family ahead of the move - revealing he had other offers before joining Sunderland. And he has challenged him to prove to Chelsea just what he is capable of during his Black Cats loan spell.


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"I thanked him and I thanked his mother who was on the call," Mowbray said of the chat he had with Burstow. "I spoke to him. I know he had some amazing offers. After our chat he wanted to come here.

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"I tried to sell this football club and the biggest selling point is the supporters I would suggest. What a chance to come and play in an environment that is so Premier League-like.

"40,000 people in the stadium roaring the team on. Get yourself ready to go and play at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea and be the No 9 that bangs in all the goals and put your name next to Drogba and all the great players that have played for Chelsea.

"I think he wanted to do it. I hope he can come and play with the enthusiasm that he seems to have. He looks an amazing athlete and great kid. We're looking forward to getting him on the grass and hopefully he can snaffle up a few chances that we create as we go along."

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Burstow, who made three appearances for Chelsea this season before his loan switch, could be line for his Sunderland debut when the Black Cats return to action at Queens Park Rangers following the international break.

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