Arsenal and Chelsea now enter the race and continue to keep tabs on Saint Ettienne’s Djylian N’Guessan. The 17-year-old striker has remained a subject of close monitoring with scouts from Tottenham keeping an eye out for the talent. A highly versatile forward, he can slot in anywhere across the frontline.

Whether that be playing out wide on either flank, or his primary position of a pure #9. According to Caught Offside, Brighton, Brentford, and Watford also sent scouts to monitor the player’s development.

N’Guessan has garnered attention through his performances in Ligue 2 and for France’s under-20 national team, where his physicality and intelligence have marked him as a standout. At 1.80 metres tall, he excels in aerial duels and off-ball movement and is a calm and composed customer in front of goal too.

Tottenham and Arsenal in the race to sign highly rated French youngster.

He made his first-team debut not too long ago, coming in off the bench as a substitute in a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Stade de Reims earlier this year in January. In the 2024-25 season, he contributed four goals for Frances under-17 team at the UEFA European Championship as well, playing a huge part in taking...