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In the latest development, Chelsea is preparing to compete with Tottenham Hotspur in the pursuit of Patrick Dorgu, a teenage talent from Lecce valued at €40 million. Reports indicate that Chelsea, having been active in the recent transfer window, has made several significant acquisitions including Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Joao Felix.
The club has also seen several players leave, such as Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling, Romelu Lukaku, and Trevoh Chalobah. Despite these changes, a resolution for Ben Chilwell’s situation remains unresolved.
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Under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea has adopted a strategy of investing in young talent. This approach often involves sending promising youngsters on loan to their sister club, Strasbourg, or acquiring players with the intention of future development at Chelsea. Patrick Dorgu fits this mold.
Earlier in the summer, Fabrizio Romano reported that the Denmark international was a target for BlueCo, with plans to initially place him at Strasbourg and later integrate him into Chelsea. However, the asking price for Dorgu proved to be a deterrent for Chelsea at that time.
According to Gazetta Dello Sport, as referenced by Sport Witness, Chelsea and Tottenham are the leading contenders for Dorgu. The report suggests that Dorgu’s valuation has risen from approximately €30 million last summer to €40 million currently. Lecce has reportedly expressed a desire to extend Dorgu’s contract, indicating their intent to retain him. During the summer transfer period, Tottenham showed significant interest in Dorgu, whereas Chelsea seems to be rekindling their previous interest in the player.
Patrick Dorgu, who recently made his debut as a full Denmark international, scored in his team’s 2-0 victory against Switzerland. Last season, he made 34 appearances for Lecce across all competitions, highlighting his potential as a key player for the future.
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