Chelsea will compete with Tottenham for the signing of Tijani Reijnders next year

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has trusted Enzo Maresca and Moisés Caicedo to play in his double pivot. The blues They have done well in midfield more often than not, although their creativity could be enhanced by the addition of a player who can do better offensively.

With this in mind, the Blues are considering the signing of a midfielder and have shortlisted AC Milan's Tijani Reijnders for a potential transfer, according to the Italian media Calcio Mercato. The report adds that Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the player, who has been valued by his employers at £40m.

Reijnders has made a name for himself in recent months after his impressive performances in Serie A and a move to England is considered a realistic possibility for the Dutch international after some productive years in Italy.

Chelsea likely to beat Tottenham at Reijnders

If the race for Tijani Reijnders narrows between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, the Blues have everything they need to usurp their London rivals and land the midfielder next year.

Chelsea are likely to play in the champions league next season and that could be a potential make or break factor for Reijnders if he really considered a challenge in the first division. They also do not have adequate depth in midfield and could guarantee the player regular minutes, while also offering an attractive financial package.

Tottenham, on the other hand, have a good number of midfielders in their squad and consequently their focus for 2025 could turn to the signings of some defenders and attackers, as recent injuries have shown some visible holes in the squad.

Buying the engine room might not be a priority, especially if it means the Spurs need to enter a potential bidding war, even more so after Dejan Kulusevski's impressive performances in the middle of the park of late.

Milan and Reijnders also remain in talks over a contract extension, so it will be interesting to see if he extends his stay with the Rossoneri or prefers to pursue a new challenge.