TBR Football can exclusively confirm that the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea are set to miss out on a “complete” full-back to a rival club in London.
Tottenham have endured a dreadful season and are set to strengthen their ranks in the summer, while Chelsea will want to kick on after a decent campaign.
The likes of Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie have been linked with a move away from Spurs, while the Blues are said to be keen on full-back reinforcements.
However, both London clubs – along with a host of other Premier League clubs – are now set to miss out on the £14million full-back, with Brentford now set to buy him.
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Brentford set to sign Michael Kayode permanently despite Tottenham and Chelsea interest
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Brentford are ready to finalise the permanent signing of Michael Kayode – whose recent form has seen him impress hugely.
The highly-rated Italian full-back arrived in January on a loan deal from Fiorentina with an option to make the move permanent for £14million.
Kayode’s initial time in London was beset with injuries, but he has featured prominently in recent weeks.
Now Brentford are ready to complete the signing of the 20-year-old, who has remained on the radar of a host of clubs.
We understand that Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa are amongst a host of clubs who have been keeping tabs on Kayode’s progress since he arrived in England.
They all had interest in the ‘complete’ Kayode prior to his move to the GTech Community Stadium.
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Who are Tottenham and Chelsea set to sign this summer?
TBR Football recently confirmed that Tottenham have opened talks with Mathys Tel’s representatives and are indicating they would like him to stay.
Spurs are ready to make the ‘very good’ £45million attacker – on loan from Bayern Munich – their first summer signing, according to our sources.
In addition, Kevin Danso is to join Tottenham permanently, with the loan deal from Lens including an obligation to buy.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have already completed the signings of Brazilian prodigy Estevao and Sporting CP midfielder Dario Essugo, who will both arrive this summer.
Sporting’s Geovany Quenda is expected to come to West London 12 months later.
