According to The Athletic, Newcastle United recruitment manager Steve Nickson has personally followed Ajax star Edson Alvarez, who is also of interest to Graham Potter’s Chelsea.
Athletic have reported that Newcastle are tracking Alvarez, who can operate as a centre-back or as a defensive midfielder.
However, the Magpies face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs reported on Twitter that Chelsea have made the 24-year-old Mexico international their priority target in midfield.
Newcastle United or Chelsea for Ajax’s Edson Alvarez?
In our opinion, Chelsea will edge out Premier League rivals Newcastle United in the race for Ajax star Edson Alvarez.
Yes, we know Newcastle are a big established club in the Premier League, but Chelsea are bigger and are a global brand.
A move to Chelsea would be much more tempting for the Mexican star than a move to Newcastle.
The Blues regularly challenge the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, and also pay their players good salaries.
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Alvarez has made six Eredivisie appearances for Ajax so far this season.
The 24-year-old has provided two assists in those matches.
The Mexican star has also scored one goal in two UEFA Champions League appearances so far this campaign.
