Report: Newcastle Will Rival Chelsea For Leandro Trossard

Newcastle are set to rival Chelsea for the signing of Leandro Trossard.

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Leandro Trossard made it 4 goals in two games against last seasons top two teams in the Premier League from last season with his goal against Manchester City this afternoon, and he is a target for Chelsea.

Graham Potter is interested in bringing Trossard with him to the bridge, but as always for a player of Trossard’s quality, their is competition for his signing. Dan Ashworth was at Brighton when Leandro Trossard was as a sporting director, and he is interested in bringing the Belgian to Newcastle United.

The two clubs may battle it out for the signing of the Brighton winger.

© Provided by Chelsea Transfer Room on FanNation Leandro Trossard is wanted by Newcastle United.

According to Graeme Bailey of 90min, Newcastle are planning a move for Leandro Trossard in January, and will try and sign the player and rival Chelsea for his signature.

Chelsea will be looking for reinforcements in January up front, with a number of their current squad tipped to move on in the window. Trossard would be a good option for the squad, and he is Premier League proven which is always a bonus.

Newcastle are looking to break into the elite of the Premier League after their new owners took over, and signings like Trossard would go a long way towards that happening.

The relationship with Graham Potter is likely to be somewhat of a deciding factor in the transfer, but anything can happen.

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