Transfer News: Chelsea have entered the race to sign Championship wonderkid Djed Spence
According to TeamTalk (h/t Football.London), Chelsea have joined a host of top-tier clubs in the race to secure the signature of Nottingham Forest full-back Djed Spence.
The youngster has provided top-notch performances consistently in this campaign, helping Forest secure a respectable third spot in the Championship table. The full-back has scored three goals and given five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions, which is impressive considering he is only 21-year-old.
Djed Spence’s good form has attracted several top-tier clubs, including Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Now, TeamTalk (h/t Football.London) suggests Chelsea have also joined the race for the talented full-back who is viewed as a backup for Reece James at the West London outfit.
Nottingham Forest are believed to have priced Spence at £12-to-17million. But, his prices can increase significantly if all the interested teams engage in a bidding war.
How can Djed Spence help Chelsea?
Cesar Azpilicueta’s growing age suggests that the Blues captain wouldn’t be able to provide peak performances for a long time. With Reece James being the only recognized right-back, the pressure has mounted on the Blues academy star to play regularly and deliver consistently.
Even in this campaign, when James missed a few weeks due to fitness concerns, Thomas Tuchel struggled to find a quality player who could cover up for him. The German manager experimented by playing Malang Sarr and Trevoh Chalobah in the right-wing back spot, but they didn’t provide any optimistic output.
Djed Spence could flourish in the full-back role at Chelsea. Considering his recent impressive performances in the Championship, it might be easier for him to adapt to Blue’s philosophy than any foreign reinforcement.
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However, the massive competition for the signature of the 21-year-old could create enormous problems on the negotiation table for Chelsea. It remains to be seen when the Blues make a solid move in the summer transfer window.