Overview
- CaughtOffside reports Chelsea have opened dialogue with Vaz’s representatives and kept lines to Marseille’s hierarchy, putting them ahead of Arsenal.
- Chelsea are assessing a formal bid for the January window, according to sources cited in multiple reports.
- Arsenal are tracking the 18-year-old as a longer-term option, with Mikel Arteta viewed as prioritizing development over immediate first-team impact.
- Marseille hold firm leverage with Vaz tied to 2028, as reported valuations vary from about £14m/€16m to a €20–30m range and one report notes a rejected offer.
- Talks are described as ongoing over an improved Marseille deal that could include a release clause, while Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Napoli are also monitoring the player.