Anderlecht 'on the verge of signing former Chelsea youngster Tudor Mendel-Idowu'

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Anderlecht have reportedly hijacked Barcelona's move to sign former Chelsea youngster Tudor Mendel-Idowu.

The 18-year-old came up through the youth ranks at Cobham but departed at the end of the season after rejecting a new deal.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona had reached an agreement with Mendel-Idowu to join their Under-21 side.

However, Anderlecht have moved ahead of the Catalan side in the race to sign the youngster and are on the verge of landing the player on a free transfer.

Mendel-Idowu was regarded as one of Chelsea's finest prospects before his exit.

The attacking midfielder scored 13 goals and provided six assists in 35 appearances  for the Blues' Under-18s last season.

Barcelona had planned to use him in their B team and promote him to the first team depending on his performances.

However, it has been reported that Belgian side Anderlecht are willing to offer him a place in the first team and higher salary.

Mendel-Idowu would become Anderlecht's fourth summer singing after they captured Kasper Dolberg, Louis Patris and Maxime Dupe.

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