Chelsea and Liverpool eye Porto star Alex Telles: WATCH his best bits here
CHELSEA and Liverpool are reportedly ready to battle for the signing of Porto ace Alex Telles – and this is what he could bring to the Premier League.
Left-back Telles missed out on a spot in the Brazil squad for this summer’s World Cup in Russia despite an impressive season for Porto.
The 25-year-old scored three goals and bagged an impressive 13 assists during his Primeira Liga campaign.
And his strong form has caught the eye of a number of European suitors including Chelsea and Liverpool.
However, the Premier League big guns will have to battle with Paris Saint-Germain if they are to land the Brazilian.
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Le Parisien claim PSG are looking to take advantage of Telle’s £35million release clause.
While Liverpool are keen to bring in a new left-back with Alberto Moreno heading for the Anfield exit door.
Chelsea are understood to be monitoring Telles and are said to be considering trigger his release clause.
The dominant full-back who is strong going forward and possess great pace and flair.
He won 37 tackles last season and had a success rate of 46 per cent.