Chelsea eager to beat Manchester United to £25million signing of Youri Tielemans
CHELSEA want revenge on Manchester United – after Sunday’s title-threatening defeat – by swooping in and nicking £25million man Youri Tielemans.
The 19-year-old is wanted by a list of Champions League sides but Jose Mourinho’s was seen as head of the queue with a huge summer revamp expected.
Youri Tielemans is the star man at Anderlecht that Manchester United and Chelsea wantEPA
But, the Express claim the Blues – who were dominated in their surprise 2-0 loss at the weekend – are now going to beat United to the teenager’s signature.
Tielemans could soon line up alongside Paul Pogba instead of against himEPA, Inter Milan, Juventus, Monaco and Paris St-Germain have all been making regular trips to keep tabs on the prodigyGetty Images
Scouts from Stamford Bridge, Inter Milan, Juventus, Monaco and Paris St-Germain have all been making regular trips to keep tabs on the prodigy.
Chelsea have been after up-and-coming midfielder Franck Kessie but his Italian side Atalanta have boldly played hardball over a deal.
Antonio Conte could splurge £50m in total if he lands Tielemans as well as Sporting Gijon defender Jorge Mere.
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Sporting Gijon defender Jorge Mere is also on Chelseas transfer wishlistGetty Images
The 19-year-old centre-back has a £25m release clause and has been watched by the Stamford Bridge side as they plan for life after John Terry.
The teenager already plays in a back three for his struggling side and has impressed in 25 top-flight appearances this season.
Chelsea will be in a strong position to bid below his release clause if Gijon – who are five points off safety - are relegated at the end of the season.
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