Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong.
Since moving to Bayer Leverkusen from Celtic, Frimpong has become one of the brightest young right-backs in European football. Comfortable both up front and in defence, the young defender is now attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
According to Football Transfers, both Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in signing Frimpong.
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Although Diogo Dalot has found some form so far this season under Erik ten Hag, the Dutch manager is keen to bring more competition to Dalot, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka potentially leaving the club in January.
It is expected to be a competitive race to secure Frimpong’s signing, but the Dutchman will have to weigh which club is likely to see him develop the most as a player. Dalot has improved of late, but there is certainly an opportunity for Frimpong to compete with Dalot for a place.
Chelsea may be a bit more difficult for Frimpong due to competition from James, but he has played a more central role at times, so Frimpong and James could play in the same eleven.
