Romano reveals Doue deadline as Chelsea rival Bayern & PSG

Cameron Smith

• 16 Jul 2024 18:00 BST
• 3 min read

Stade Rennais youngster Desire Doue will reportedly make a decision on his future over the next few days amid significant interest from multiple top European clubs.

The 19-year-old is considered as one of the most promising teenagers in French football and he is set to seal a big-money move before the 2024 summer transfer window closes.

Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with signing Doue in recent weeks as Rennes face a serious battle to keep hold of the Frenchman.

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Furthermore, Doue will reportedly make a final decision on which team to join in the coming days, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The transfer expert posted on X: “Désiré Doué will decide which club he prefers to join in the next [few] days, it’s not decided yet.

“Paris Saint-Germain sent [their] first proposal today and will push in talks again.

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“Bayern’s first bid got rejected by Rennes but they’re planning to return and try again too.”

As things stand, it appears as though PSG and Bayern are currently Doue’s two most likely destinations, but a Premier League switch also remains on the cards.

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Chelsea have made the 19-year-old a “top priority,” according to The Sun, with the Blues desperate to sign a new right-footed winger.

Athletic Club’s Nico Williams is also of interest to Enzo Maresca’s side, but he appears more likely to join Barcelona, due to his desire to remain in Spain and his wage demands.

Chelsea currently have Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk as legitimate left wing options for next season, while Christopher Nkunku briefly played in that role during the final few weeks of last season.

Bayern Munich, on the other hand, want to sign both Doue and Xavi Simons, with Dani Olmo a back-up alternative, as per Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.