Chelsea transfer news: MK Dons defender Callum Brittain chased by Blues and Tottenham
CHELSEA and Tottenham are set to battle it out for teenage MK Dons defender Callum Brittain.
The highly-rated young full-back has been tracked by the London rivals as he has turned in a series of impressive displays in League One.
The 19-year-old has become a permanent fixture in the MK Dons side since making the breakthrough into the first team last season.
And his displays have caught the attention of both Chelsea and Spurs, who have sent scouts to watch him in action several times this season, according to the Mail.
Brittain's performances have also caught the eye of the England set-up, and he has been called up to the under-20 squad this season.
He set up two goals in an impressive display in the 5-1 win over Italy earlier this month, and then came on as substitute in the 4-0 victory over Czech Republic.
But his progress since making the first team at MK Dons has caused the club some problems, with his existing deal due to run out at the end of the season.
The League One club would love to tie him down to a longer term contract in an effort to ward off interest from clubs in higher divisions.
But they are aware they are vulnerable to him being snatched from them as a free agent at the end of the season.
Because he is under the age of 24, any club looking to sign him would have to pay a compensation fee - but that will not frighten off Premier League clubs.
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And with Spurs and Chelsea both showing a big interest, Brittain knows he has other options open to him on top of staying with MK Dons.
Tottenham have had success taking a player from the club in recent years, having picked up Dele Alli from there at a similar stage in his career.
And the progress Alli has made since making the switch to the North London club is evidence they are willing to give opportunities to young players.
Chelsea have less recent history for bringing youngsters into their first team squad, but they do have an excellent reputation for training teenagers on.
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