"I'm sure it's more than just Aston Villa that he's caught the eye of. Doue's had a very good time at Strasbourg. Impressed again last weekend [17 October] against the European champions PSG in that game as well and has established himself as one of the most promising young full-backs in Ligue 1 right now. Chelsea are also interested in him. You've got Brighton, they've been looking at him as well."
"The French outfit might prefer to sell the player to Chelsea instead of Aston Villa. The Blues have the resources to get the deal done as well. The 23-year-old has done quite well in France, and he has the technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League. He could be an excellent addition to Chelsea. They need to add more quality and depth through the defensive unit, and Doue would be a long-term acquisition."
Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brighton are interested in 23-year-old full-back Guela Doue of RC Strasbourg. Shared ownership between Chelsea and Strasbourg could give Chelsea an edge in negotiations, while Strasbourg might prefer a sale to Chelsea over Aston Villa. Doue has impressed in Ligue 1, notably against PSG, and has established himself as a promising young full-back with technical attributes suited to the Premier League. Chelsea can offer resources and a step up that could aid his development. Aston Villa require a long-term replacement for Matty Cash, but convincing both Strasbourg and the player could be challenging.
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