Chelsea are reportedly planning to make an ambitious swoop to sign Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Since the takeover, the Blues have splashed big money to reinforce the midfield department in a very short space of time, signing Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, and Andrey Santos.

However, Lavia has continued to struggle with injury problems, while Essugo has picked up an issue having just joined this summer. On the other hand, Santos has been playing as a second-fiddle option to Caicedo and Fernandez.

Fichajes state that Chelsea are aiming to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League and are looking to build a midfield capable of matching their lofty ambitions. They have earmarked Camavinga as an ideal option and could make a concrete approach next summer.

Camavinga hasn’t played a minute for Los Blancos thus far this season due to injury problems, and the Spanish giants are prepared to cash-in on him for a fee of around £52m, although his existing deal is set to run until 2029.

The West London club are ready to match the price tag to lure him to Stamford Bridge. The Frenchman is a defensive midfielder by trait but is also comfortable in the box-to-box role. Moreover, he can provide cover in the left-back position if needed.

Camavinga to Chelsea

Camavinga is dynamic, technically sound, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas, has the efficiency in playing threading passes between the lines, and is also excellent in defensive contributions.

The Real Madrid star is still just 22 and has plenty of time in his career to become world-class. So, he would be a great coup for Chelsea should they eventually manage to purchase him.

However, he has struggled with fitness problems in recent years, and Maresca’s side need to be careful about that before finalising the move.

Meanwhile, after winning the Club World Cup earlier this summer, Chelsea have had a mixed start to this season, winning twice and drawing as many times in the Premier League thus far.

Now, they will face off against Bayern Munich in the opening Champions League game on Wednesday before facing off against struggling Manchester United in the Premier League next weekend.

Tottenham loanee cannot stop scoring in the Championship, and Thomas Frank will love it

Not every Tottenham Hotspur loanee is having much success, but there is one player who is making the most of his time away from North London.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in form after putting West Ham to the sword, but many Spurs players who are on loan elsewhere are not having such a great time.

Luka Vuskovic was part of the Hamburg defence that conceded five goals against Bayern Munich, while Ashley Phillips and Jamie Donley played no part in Stoke City’s victory over Birmingham City.

Mikey Moore was hooked at half-time as Rangers lost 2-0 at home to Hearts and while Alfie Dorrington kept a clean sheet, it was not enough to get Aberdeen out of last place in the Scottish Premiership.

Will Lankshear is thriving away from Tottenham Hotspur

Some Tottenham players may be struggling to prosper elsewhere, but this is certainly not the case for Will Lankshear. The striker scored against Leicester City on Saturday, helping Oxford United to a 2-2 draw against one of the Championship’s best teams.

Lankshear was the player to open the scoring in the ninth minute, and this was the second consecutive match where he got himself on the scoresheet. He now has three Championship goals to his name this season in five appearances.

Oxford are in the relegation zone with just two points, but both these have been achieved in their past two matches. This shows the club are making progress and with Lankshear banging in the goals, their supporters will be hopeful they can move up the table.