Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd anger as Chelsea try to snatch wonderkid

Chelsea are looking to beat Manchester United to the signing of an Ecuador wonderkid, while Inter Milan are after a midfielder who was chased by Leeds over the summer – all in the latest Euro Paper Talk.

BLUES JOIN RACE FOR ECUADOR WONDERKID

Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, who has looked destined to join Manchester United.

The 19-year-old has been attracting interest from across Europe, with United showing a particular interest.

Indeed, reports on Wedndesday claimed the Red Devils were close to a £4.5million deal for the Independiente del Valle star.

However, fresh claims have emerged that Chelsea scouts have also been following the player’s progress.

It is claimed that Stamford Bridge intermediaries have ‘held discussions’, as they plot their own bid for the teenage star.

Despite his tender age, Caicedo has already won four senior caps for Ecuador. He is considered as one of the top young talents in South American football.

Moises Caicedo TEAMtalk

There has also been interest from other Premier League clubs, namely Newcastle and Brighton.

However, United remain the favourites to secure his signature at this stage. Caicedo has previously admitted that he is a United fan and ‘dreams’ of playing for them.

But it would appear that Chelsea will not let their Premier League rivals win the race without a fight.

Frank Lampard is constantly on the lookout for fresh recruits, and likes what his scouts are telling him about Caicedo.


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LEEDS TARGET WANTED BY INTER

Inter Milan are hoping to seal a deal for Udinese star Rodrigo de Paul in January. The midfielder was a summer target for Leeds. (Calciomercato)

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino will replace Thomas Tuchel as PSG boss. (RMC Sport)

Arsenal have reportedly ended their interest in Real Madrid playmaker Isco.

Liverpool are close to signing former Valencia centre-back Ezequiel Garay. The Reds are also monitoring Real Madrid star Eder Militao. (Todofichajes)

Barcelona have claimed that a meeting with the agent of Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi ‘was a courtesy rather than something born out of genuine interest’. (Mundo Deportivo)

Wolves are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan. (Foot Mercato)

AND MORE FROM EURO PAPER TALK

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Marcos Alonso will ‘arrive’ at Atletico Madrid on loan from Chelsea in January. (El Chiringuito)

Napoli will listen to offers for midfielder Fabian Ruiz, as his contract talks have stalled. (Football Italia)

Everton striker Cenk Tosun will leave the club in 2021. (AS)

PSG are mulling over a swoop for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. (Le Parisien)

Former Tottenham target Bas Dost is leaving Eintracht Frankfurt for Belgian side Club Brugge. (Algemeen Dagblad)

Bas Dost Frankfurt TEAMtalk

Juventus are making a move to sign Julian Araujo from LA Galaxy. (TuttoSport)

Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan insists he’s happy at the club despite Milan and Everton interest.

Bordeaux intend to offer a new deal to defender Paul Baysse, amid interest from Nice. (Le10Sport)

Benfica winger Franco Cervi is wanted by MLS sides Orlando City SC and FC Dallas. (MLS Transfer Tracker)