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Chelsea join Arsenal in the race for Brighton's Lewis Dunk
Chelsea have joined London rivals Arsenal and Fulham in making checks on highly rated Brighton centre back Lewis Dunk, after the 19-year-old established himself as first choice for Gus Poyet 's Seagulls.
Dunk in a product of the Brighton Academy system and rose through the ranks quickly, being named skipper of the Under-18's at 17 and earning a reputation as a bullish, no nonsense defender.
Poyet turned to the youngster eight times last season, as Brighton claimed the League One title, and with it, a place in the Championship.
However, following a raft of injuries to key personal, including Adam El- Abd and Tommy Elphick , Dunk has established himself as first choice alongside captain Gordon Greer, in a Brighton back line that has helped sustain the club's push up the table.
Arsenal and Fulham had scouts watching Dunk in last weeks Carling Cup defeat to Liverpool at the Amex , and Chelsea, who have followed the prospect through the ranks, made checks of their own in Friday's thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds United.
Brighton boss Poyet is trying to build a squad capable of a promotion push, but its thought an offer of around £5 million would be enough to tempt him into selling, while the offer of Reserve team players on loan could help sweeten the deal.
All interested parties are expected to make further scouting trips in the coming weeks.
Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876686-chelsea-join-arsenal-in-the-race-for-brightons-lewis-dunk#ixzz1Z5YvAhQq
Chelsea have joined London rivals Arsenal and Fulham in making checks on highly rated Brighton centre back Lewis Dunk, after the 19-year-old established himself as first choice for Gus Poyet 's Seagulls.
Dunk in a product of the Brighton Academy system and rose through the ranks quickly, being named skipper of the Under-18's at 17 and earning a reputation as a bullish, no nonsense defender.
Poyet turned to the youngster eight times last season, as Brighton claimed the League One title, and with it, a place in the Championship.
However, following a raft of injuries to key personal, including Adam El- Abd and Tommy Elphick , Dunk has established himself as first choice alongside captain Gordon Greer, in a Brighton back line that has helped sustain the club's push up the table.
Arsenal and Fulham had scouts watching Dunk in last weeks Carling Cup defeat to Liverpool at the Amex , and Chelsea, who have followed the prospect through the ranks, made checks of their own in Friday's thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds United.
Brighton boss Poyet is trying to build a squad capable of a promotion push, but its thought an offer of around £5 million would be enough to tempt him into selling, while the offer of Reserve team players on loan could help sweeten the deal.
All interested parties are expected to make further scouting trips in the coming weeks.
Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/876686-chelsea-join-arsenal-in-the-race-for-brightons-lewis-dunk#ixzz1Z5YvAhQq
