Tottenham and Chelsea plan 2025 transfer for Arsenal star they are ‘obsessed’ with

Tottenham and Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein, who is currently on loan at LaLiga club Real Valladolid.

The 22-year-old is highly rated in power at the Emirates and has put in some good performances for Valladolid, reportedly attracting the attention of several clubs.

Arsenal’s current goalkeeper David Raya looks likely to be between the posts for many years to come, so a move away from the Gunners could be the best thing for Hein’s career.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham and Chelsea have ‘entered the race’ to sign Hein as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping capabilities.

Hein has ‘shown not only reflexes and agility between the posts, but also the ability to remain calm under pressure’ and these qualities have ‘not gone unnoticed by scouts at Chelsea and Tottenham’, the report said.

Arsenal They are said to be ‘aware’ of interest in Hein from their Premier League rivals and ‘might consider’ selling him for a fee in the region of €15 million.

Mikel Arteta said of Hein earlier this year: “Karl continues to impress us with his attitude and dedication to getting better every day. We appreciate being part of its continued development.”

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Tottenham and Chelsea linked to Arsenal goalkeeper

Tottenham Guglielmo Vicario signed in the summer of 2023 but he has made some major blunders, leading to speculation that Spurs could sign a new goalkeeper.

There are even claims that Vicario could make a shock return to Italy. with Inter Milan reportedly interested in signing the former Empoli man.

Chelsea, on the other hand, already have four goalkeepers on their books, with Robert Sanchez currently the first choice ahead of Enzo Maresca.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Maresca is happy with his current squad and has no plans to make any major additions at the moment. A striker would be the most likely substitute, but only if the right opportunity presents itself.

It is therefore unlikely that Chelsea would spend £12.5 million on Hein unless Sánchez’s performance deteriorates significantly. He has made nine appearances in the Premier League so far this season, keeping two clean sheets.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are keen to sign a new back-up shot-stopper to compete with Raya, suggesting Hein may not get a first-team opportunity any time soon.

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia remains on the Gunners’ shortlist together with Boca Juniors star Leandro Brey.

Transfer gossip: Porro targeted from Man City/Chilwell to West Ham?

In other news, Tottenham are reportedly at risk of losing right-back Pedro Porro due to interest from Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s side are looking for a new right-back who can be a long-term replacement for Kyle Walker, who is past his prime at the age of 34.

Man City have identified Porro as a top target, but Spurs certainly won’t let him go cheaply. Reports suggest so It would take an offer of at least £80m for the north London side to even consider his sale.

Real Madrid are also interested in Porro and could make a move for him if they miss out on their main right-back target, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Chelsea, on the other hand, are willing to sell out-of-favour left-back Ben Chilwell in January and a number of parties are considering a bid for him.

We exclusively revealed earlier this month that Borussia Dortmund are admirers of Chilwell, but now West Ham United have also emerged as a potential suitor for him.

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