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Arsenal and Spurs Lead Premier League Chase for Saint-Étienne Teen Djylian N’Guessan

Saint-Étienne’s cautious approach to the teenager’s development is expected to make any move more complicated.

Overview

  • Arsenal and Tottenham have intensified monitoring and are reported to have compiled detailed scouting dossiers during the U20 World Cup.
  • Scouts from Chelsea, Brighton, Brentford and Watford have tracked the 17-year-old, while Inter and Udinese are also named and said to have stepped up contact.
  • Reports describe Saint-Étienne as unwilling to rush a sale, a stance that could force suitors to present clear first-team pathways before bidding.
  • N’Guessan shone for France’s U20s in Chile after eight senior outings last season, and L’Équipe reports he has yet to feature in Ligue 2 this campaign.
  • Some coverage suggests Chelsea could explore the BlueCo route via Strasbourg as a potential pathway if a transfer were pursued.