Premier League rivals Chelsea and Spurs are set to go head to head for the signature of Juventus’ wantaway star Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports from the Spanish news outlet Sport ( via football.london).
The Holland international central defender is rumoured to be nearing his exit from the Turin outfit who are enduring a crisis on the financial front and could be forced to sanction De Ligt’s sale.
Thomas Tuchel’s hunt for emergency signings in defence to add to his options has De Ligt as a top name on his shopping list in the English capital ahead of the forthcoming January transfer window.
Chelsea have a challenger in city rivals Spurs with the Londoners hoping to bring in the unsettled Juventus first-teamer to England’s top flight, suggests the rumour mill, with De Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola pushing for the move.
The Blues could emerge the leaders in the chase for the Dutchman should Raiola be keen on his client penning terms at Stamford Bridge and turn out under Thomas Tuchel’s management.
