Tottenham steal march on Man Utd after opening talks to sign Ligue 1 star – report

Tottenham have stolen a march on Manchester United after opening talks to signal in-demand Rennes star Want Doue with the Londoners hoping to seal a deal ‘instantly’, in response to The Solar.

Doue has emerged as one of the vital needed children in Europe after breaking onto the scene in Lique 1 and he’s anticipated to seal a transfer to a prime European membership this summer time.

The Solar says the likes of Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are all exhibiting a eager curiosity in signing Doue attributable to his huge potential.

The report says United’s curiosity is ‘scorching’, nonetheless, Tottenham have stolen a march on their rivals after opening formal talks to signal Doue having made him a ‘prime precedence’.

As per The Solar, the North Londoners are eager on sealing a deal for the 19-year-old as early as subsequent week however Chelsea have additionally initiated contact with Rennes to debate a deal because the race for his signature hots-up.

Doue’s exploits have been rewarded with a spot in France’s Olympics squad. Nonetheless, his participation within the occasion at Paris might imply that he stays unavailable for pre-season along with his potential new recruits.

A generational expertise up for grabs

Doue’s development speaks very extremely of his qualities. In 2021, he was part of Rennes’ second group however shortly earned a berth of their senior setup thereafter, in 2022.

Having been an important a part of the Ligue 1 outfit’s setup final season, he scored 4 objectives and supplied 5 assists in 31 appearances in France’s prime division.

{The teenager}’s versatility is particularly a horny issue as he can play in all positions throughout midfield in addition to on both offensive flank.

Ange Postecoglou has been mentioned to be ‘particularly huge on the teenager’ and desires him to be the primary signing of the switch window for Tottenham.

Chelsea may also fancy their probabilities of touchdown Doue as they’re constructing a younger core of promising gamers and haven’t shied away from spending lavishly on youth with a excessive potential.

Man United’s progress concerning the switch is but to be recognized, although the Pink Devils, alongside Bayern Munich and PSG are additionally well-equipped to afford a switch for the prodigy.

It’s nonetheless unknown what Rennes’ asking value is for the midfielder, although with the huge curiosity in his providers, they are going to be optimistic about cashing in on important cash by promoting him this 12 months.