Chelsea’s keen eye for emerging talent could spell trouble for Arsenal as they send scouts to observe a promising young defender. The potential hijack of this £70 million deal is creating waves in the transfer market.

In recent times, Chelsea has made a habit of unsettling Arsenal’s transfer plans. Notable signings such as Moise Caicedo, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Joao Felix were all closely associated with the Gunners before making their moves to Stamford Bridge.

Under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino, this rivalry is set to intensify. Pochettino, a young manager, shares many of the same footballing ideals as Mikel Arteta, setting the stage for a clash not just on the pitch but also in the transfer arena. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet.

The latest reports, via Record and 90min, reveal that Chelsea’s scouts are on the prowl, expressing their interest in signing 19-year-old defender Ousane Diomande from Sporting CP. This name has been on Arsenal’s radar, with the Gunners still linked to the player.

With a release clause of £70 million, Diomande’s potential transfer fee is quite substantial, especially for an unproven center-back. However, considering Chelsea’s track record, it wouldn’t be surprising if they decide to trigger it.

What makes Diomande particularly appealing is his versatility, which has drawn the attention of two of football’s most astute tacticians. Arguably, he could thrive more at Arsenal than Chelsea at this stage of his career. 

Still, one should never underestimate the allure of playing for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, a global footballing giant. This brewing transfer battle could have football fans on the edge of their seats. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.