Man Utd & Arsenal target emerges as 'top priority' for Chelsea

Cameron Smith

7 Jul 2024 16:45 BST
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Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Leicester, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Chelsea have reportedly made Stade Rennais youngster Desire Doue their “top priority” for the summer transfer window.

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The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a Premier League move and Chelsea are eager to complete a deal amid competition from Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Doue is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich as Europe’s top clubs circle for the French teenager.

The Rennes winger scored four goals and provided six assists in 42 appearances last season, and he is the latest wonderkid to be targeted by Chelsea.

According to The Sun, Chelsea and Tottenham have both made Doue a “top priority” for the summer window.

Both London clubs have reportedly initiated talks with Rennes and Doue’s representatives as they attempt to negotiate a deal, while they want to reach an agreement by next week.

Doue has two years left on his current contract at Rennes, and his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) stands at €20.7 million.

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans

Chelsea have already signed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo this summer, but they are yet to land a new winger.

Athletic Club star Nico Williams appears unlikely to join the Blues, Michael Olise is set to sign for Bayern Munich, and Doue has now emerged as the club’s top target as a result.

© IMAGO - Chelsea want to sign Desire Doue

Chelsea remain in the market for a striker, while a central defender is also being pursued.

Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion appears to be the Blues’ first-choice target for the former and Boca Juniors starlet Aaron Anselmino could fill the void of the latter.

In addition, Renato Veiga is also set to join Chelsea in a deal worth roughly €15m. The Portugal U21 international has left Basel’s pre-season training camp in order to finalise a move to Stamford Bridge.