Leeds United enter the race for this 25-year-old Chelsea target from the PL

Transfer News: Leeds United enter the race for Chelsea target Adama Traore

According to transfer news from Mirror, Chelsea are set to face competition from Leeds United for Adama Traore. Both managers want the player with Thomas Tuchel seeing him as a good fit for his tactical system.

The 25-year-old Wolves man is a quick and strong winger who can leave the best of defenders lying in his wake. He has made a name for himself at the Molineux after failed stints at previous clubs such as Middlesbrough.

Adama Traore left and Tottenham Hotspur s Sergio Reguilon battle for the ball
Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Wolverhampton Wanderers Adama Traore left and Tottenham Hotspur s Sergio Reguilon battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 16, 2021.

While he may not have had his best season for the side in the one that went by, he is still one of the more effective wingers in the league. There was also the injury to Raul Jimenez, with who he had formed a dangerous partnership. His absence had also likely affected his tally in front of goal.

Bielsa and Tuchel both want Traore

While Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Spaniard over the last month or so, they will now face competition from Leeds United. The Whites are now said to be after the winger as manager Marcelo Bielsa wants him on his side. The club are prepared to break their transfer record in order to get him.

Adama Traore during the Premier League match at Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton and Hove Albion – Premier League – Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton Wanderers Adama Traore during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021.

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Thomas Tuchel is one who wants Traore for his 3-4-2-1 setup. He felt that the winger could be used in the wing-back role, However, Chelsea cannot afford to sit on their interest and they will need to act fast. Leeds are known to make astute signings and Traore could be one.