Report: Chelsea lead Tottenham in race to sign £34m star eyed by Ange Postecoglou this summer

09/11/2024 06:15 AM

Chelsea appear to be in pole position to sign a Ligue 1 star who was wanted by Tottenham over the summer transfer window.

The two London rivals could find themselves going head-to-head to get a deal over the line when the transfer window re-opens in January.

Chelsea were typically busy this summer with 11 new signings welcomed to Stamford Bridge, including a last-gasp deadline day deal for Jadon Sancho.

Tottenham also found themselves busy over the summer with Daniel Levy backing Ange Postecoglou with a club-record £65m deal for Dominic Solanke as one of five new summer signings.

But one area where Spurs failed to improve was at full-back with Ryan Sessegnon and Emerson Royal both leaving this summer.

Chelsea lead race to sign Vanderson

Tottenham had been linked with a new right-back signing over the summer and Spurs had set their sights on Vanderson.

Spurs were ready to submit a £25m bid for Vanderson with Postecoglou eyeing a potential upgrade at right-back.

The Monaco right-back has attracted plenty of attention for his impressive performances in Ligue 1, but Tottenham were unable to get a deal over the line in the summer.

CaughtOffside have now shared a new update on Vanderson and revealed that Chelsea lead the race for his signature.

They state that the Blues are showing a “strong interest” in the 23-year-old full-back, who is also admired by Tottenham and Manchester United.

Monaco want around €35-40m (£34m) in order to sell Vanderson either in January or next summer.

Tottenham should return for Vanderson in January

Spurs had a huge interest in Vanderson over the summer but ended up prioritising other targets.

However, depth at right-back has quickly become a top priority after Emerson Royal left. Tottenham do have Djed Spence but Postecoglou made his thoughts clear on the 24-year-old by leaving him out of their Europa League squad.

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Pedro Porro is clearly the first-choice right-back at Tottenham, but behind him there is an alarming drop in quality.

If Vanderson is available for around £34m in January then Spurs should consider reigniting their interest in the Brazilian.