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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur were both in Premier League action at the weekend as attention now shifts to Europe. Spurs came from behind to defeat Aston Villa 4-1, while Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester United. The two sides are now in Europa and Europa Conference League action on Thursday.
In the latest transfer rumours, Chelsea are thought to be keeping an eye on the situation of a world class winger who currently plays for Real Madrid - but they are not alone, as PSG and clubs in the Saudi Pro League are also in the race. Meanwhile, both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are looking at a young fullback who currently plies his trade in Italy - but who will beat who to the punch?
Chelsea and PSG ‘interested’ in move for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior
Both Chelsea and PSG, as well as a number of unnamed clubs in Saudi Arabia, have been credited with an ‘interest’ in Real Madrid’s star man - none other than Vinicius Junior. According to Spanish publication Marca, both Chelsea and PSG are keeping tabs on the player’s status at the moment.
As arguably the best player in the world at this moment in time, prising Vinicius from the grasp of Los Blancos would be a monumental task - even for a club with Chelsea’s financial might. Currently, the Brazilian international is under contract at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium until the summer of 2027 and he has a minimum fee release clause in his contract of one billion euros.
Of course, the event of a club matching this extraordinary price tag is very unlikely - even teams in the Saudi Pro League, for all their monetary resources, would struggle to meet such a fee. Despite this, they could snap up Vinicius on a free transfer upon the expiration of his current deal, assuming he does not sign a new contract with the Spanish giants.
Vinicius’ agents and Madrid are set to begin contract discussions in ‘the next few weeks’ - his future could be far more clear once these initial talks have taken place.
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in ‘race’ to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce
Both Tottenham and Manchester United are reportedly lining up for a chance to sign Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu - Chelsea are also thought to be interested in the 20 year old’s services.
This is according to a report from journalist Peter O’Rourke on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast. United are looking for a permanent solution to their Luke Shaw problem, while Spurs and Chelsea are looking to bolster their own defensive ranks. An adaptable player, Dorgu can play as a left back, a left wing back or as a left winger.
So far this season, Dorgu has made 12 appearances across all competitions for Lecce, scoring two goals along the way. Nevertheless, I Giallorossi are struggling in the Serie A table at this point in the campaign, as they currently find themselves in 19th place.
Spurs have had success with young fullbacks from Serie A in the past. They signed Destiny Udogie from Udinese in 2022, who has since gone on to become a key member of the Lilywhites’ squad.