Chelsea are poised to rival Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte during the summer transfer window.
The Blues are in search of a new defensive midfielder, and Ugarte has emerged as their primary target.
According to Record, negotiations have commenced with the player’s representatives, and the West Londoners are optimistic about securing the transfer.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon on loan.
The Spain international will become permanent on a five-and-a-half-year deal at the end of the season.
He leaves the Portuguese giants only one year after joining permanently from Manchester City, winning the Primeira Liga title in 2021.
Sporting Lisbon have confirmed the deadline day signing of Hector Bellerin from Barcelona until the end of the season.
The 27-year-old has struggled to earn regular game time under Xavi.
Bellerin only signed a one-year deal with Barca, played just seven matches for the Catalan giants in all tournaments.
Give Me Sport reports that Chelsea have entered advanced negotiations to sign Sporting CP defender Pedro Porro.
The Blues have entered the competition to acquire the Spain international, who has been a prominent player for Sporting Lisbon since his move from Manchester City in 2020.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to re-sign Sporting Lisbon winger Marcus Edwards in the January transfer window.
The 23-year-old came through the youth set-up before making his debut for the Spurs in 2016.
A recent report from the Portuguese media outlet Record has said that the North Londoners are preparing a mid-season move for the winger following his impressive start to the season.