Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Sporting CP star Maxi Araujo, and they are likely to scout him against Arsenal.

The Portuguese club will be up against Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night, and Araujo is likely to be in action.

According to a report from SportWitness, the two London clubs have already made contact with the player’s representatives, and it remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official offer in the summer.

Araujo can operate as a left-back as well as a left-sided winger. He has 10 goal contributions this season, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for both clubs.

Chelsea needs more depth in the left-back department and could compete with Marc Cucurella for the starting spot. More competition for places will help Chelsea improve as a team. On the other hand, Tottenham need a quality long-term replacement for Ben Davies. The Sporting CP star would be ideal for them. He could compete with Souza for the starting spot next season.

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