Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing the Sporting CP attacker Marcus Edwards, who has a €60 million release clause.
A report from Record via Sport Witness claims that Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Marcus Edwards. Sporting CP want to tie the Englishman to a new contract that will hike his release clause from €60 million to €80 million. Meanwhile, the player wants to move to the Premier League.
The former Tottenham attacker has impressed since his move to Sporting CP, and his performances in the UEFA Champions League have caught the attention of a number of clubs. It is no surprise that Chelsea and Tottenham are keen on signing him.
The 24-year-old has the potential to develop into a quality player, and he would certainly improve both clubs in the final third. Reports in the summer also claimed that Chelsea were ready to fork out €60 million to secure Edwards’s services.
Edwards has picked up one goal and two assists across all competitions so far this season, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea and Tottenham are prepared to pay up for him. The 24-year-old can operate as a winger as well as a central attacking midfielder. His versatility makes him an invaluable asset for both clubs.
Edwards scored 12 goals and picked up 14 assists across all competitions last season. Chelsea could certainly use a player like him in their ranks. The Blues have struggled to find the back of the net consistently since last season. Signings like Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke have not been able to hit the ground running either.
It remains to be seen whether they are ready to invest in Edwards. The Englishman has a contract with Sporting CP until the summer of 2026, and they will look to recoup as much as possible for him. It seems unlikely that Chelsea will be able to sign him below his €60 million release clause.
Meanwhile, the player came through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur, and the opportunity to return to the North London club could be an exciting option for him. He failed to prove himself in English football in the past, and the 24-year-old might be determined to showcase his qualities in the Premier League this time around.
He will feel that he has unfinished business at Tottenham and it remains to be seen whether Daniel Levy is willing to break the bank for him. Tottenham already have players like James Maddison and Brennan Johnson at their disposal. It will be interesting to see how Ange Postecoglou accommodates the 24-year-old if he joins the club.
It is fair to assume that the 24-year-old will have to take up the role of the left-sided attacker if he joins Tottenham. Richarlison has not been able to live up to the expectations, and the Brazilian could make way for him in the starting lineup.
Edwards is unlikely to join a club where he will not be guaranteed regular first-team action at this stage of his career. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea or Tottenham are prepared to provide him with the assurances he needs.
