The Premier League season kicked off with a bang at the weekend.

But is Telles really the player Chelsea need? By comparison, Telles profiles nothing like Emerson. Take a read through the latest Premier League transfer news for today with Football Whispers! The Premier League 2020-21 season is two weeks old and teams are suddenly desperate to sign new players. A recent report from Inside Futbol looked at a report from The Athletic about Telles moving to Man United, and they spoke to a scout from him former club Galatasaray and he’s only got good things to say about him: “I think he has been there at the top level for the last two, three years. Whenever the Porto left-back is mentioned, his goal record usually follows closely in the conversation.

So often we hear about the ‘next Messi', ‘next Rooney,... Football Whispers rates the work Premier League teams did in the transfer market.

It could expose him, as has been the case with plenty of others in the past, or he could surprise by looking comfortable in this role for the Blues.

It should be exciting to see him in action because one of United’s major problems was a lack of quality in an attacking sense from the full backs, so they became easy to defend against if the forward players started to have a quiet game. Juventus are long-term admirers of Emerson and Daily Express claim the Turin giants are readying a £25million bid for the Brazilian. Just click the Contact link at the bottom of this page to email us your request. Wolves transfer news includes a look at Porto's Brazilian left-back Alex Telles, who is reported to be on Nuno Espirito Santo's radar Share Comments By Alex … Due to this, attentions have been turned to ex-Galatasaray defender Telles. In fact, if we look for Premier League LBs with a similar style to Telles's, no Manchester United players make the list: Like these players, Telles likes a shot. The left-back role needs filling at Stamford Bridge but the Brazil international might not be the man to solve their mini-crisis. Emerson is by no means a creative force, averaging just 0.06 open-play expected assists per 90.

Luke Shaw had a … Sustainable output is what teams hold a lot of stock by. Telles and Shaw could even feature in the same side then, in some of United’s upcoming matches. He's surprisingly heavily involved in play, attempting 63 passes per 90 and finding a team-mate with 85.2 per cent. Would you like to have your player featured in the playerfocus on our homepage, for thousands of users and football professionals to see? Telles has just one open-play goal this season. While full-backs are expected to have an impact on things in the final third, set-piece goals aren’t what they’re after. But if Telles is the top target, Chelsea must believe he can play left-back for them. The chatter about Alex Telles started early this summer, when he emerged as a candidate alongside Ben Chilwell to replace Emerson at Chelsea. I think it’s due to the market and the money Porto were demanding -Telles’ buyout clause was set at €40m.”, “But he deserves this level of football based on his form in the last two seasons especially. Medical today: Winger taking final steps towards completing Man United transfer, Manchester United’s squad to face Arsenal confirmed, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms Alex Telles’ situation after positive COVID-19 test, Solskjaer confirms that Man United ace has been missing games due to positive Covid-19 test, “Can’t have us being happy” – These Man United fans are gutted as new signing misses out vs RB Leipzig tonight, Video: Shaw ignores Fernandes at key moment vs Chelsea, these Man Utd fans now desperate for Telles to start instead, Former Man United stalwart offers advice to under-fire Man United defender if he wants to get back into the team, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased with Alex Telles’ debut for Manchester United against PSG, Video: Bruno Fernandes furious with new boy Alex Telles after error in Man United training, Edinson Cavani and Harry Maguire have not travelled with Man United squad ahead of PSG tie, New Man United signing in line for debut vs Newcastle as he travels with the squad. This was quite a contrast from Manchester United's incumbents at LB. According to A Bola, Chelsea have identified FC Porto’s Alex Telles as their latest target for the summer transfer window. But I know the guy, his mental strength and his abilities. And he can finish from long range, too, as his shot map in open play shows: The issue is that he'll also have a crack from distance on dead balls, when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would probably prefer to recirculate the balls that pop outside the area to find his forwards: That's easy enough to fix, of course.

His heat map shows he sticks to the byline and isn't a player tasked with picking a pass. The 27-year-old’s current deal expires in 2021. I am sure he will do great things.”. As for Telles's age, we think the reason why he attracted the attention of big clubs this summer – and not before – was that he became much more pivotal to Porto's attack last season. He's fairly accurate on the ball though not the most progressive, with only 30 per cent of his passes going forward. In Marcos Alonso, the Blues arguably have Europe's most productive full-back while Emerson Palmieri is one of the most well-rounded left-backs around at the minute. On paper, Chelsea have two of the best left-backs in the Premier League. There are question marks about his defensive ability so that will concern some people, but he’s a leader who is also fantastic on the ball and can deliver some great crosses, so at least he’ll provide an improvement in the attacking game.

He isn't in the top 30 for crosses attempted in the Premier League and his 19 per cent success rate explains, to some extent, why he isn't creating many chances. The chatter about Alex Telles started early this summer, when he emerged as a candidate alongside Ben Chilwell to replace Emerson at Chelsea. Regardless of what you think of Man United’s transfer business this summer, they have at least added some signings who could make a difference. Goal report Ben Chilwell is Lampard’s top target but Leicester City’s demands could prove prohibitive. But Chilwell signed, and now Telles is apparently in Manchester United's sights. Despite his impressive return of five assists, Telles isn't much of a threat in open-play, averaging 0.08 open-play expected assists. According to A Bola, Chelsea have identified FC Porto’s Alex Telles as their latest target for the summer transfer window.

There's no guarantee Telles fits in with the rigours of the Premier League and, at 27, time isn't on his side to settle in over a couple of years. But Emerson is having almost 100 touches per 90 – an average which puts him within the top 15 for all Premier League full-backs. Turning 28 in December, Telles is a older than both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, but a quick look at his stats using a Premier League standard shows why the bosses at Old Trafford may still want him on board: Telles is an outstanding attacker and defender in our overall ratings, he's dominant in the air, close to unstoppable in duels when he has possession, and a phenomenal finisher for a LB as well. Here's a side-by-side comparison with Shaw and Williams: There's a clear difference in passing styles here, and both Shaw and Williams are more likely to carry the ball forward, too. However, at £40million, the deal would be a gamble. Sustainable output is what teams hold a lot of stock by. Alex Telles emerged as a target later in the window and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has options at left back, but it was becoming clear that an upgrade was needed. If he joins, it'll be intriguing to see how he adapts to having much more of the ball. The transfer window will remain open for... Liverpool finally sealed the transfer saga of the summer. For starters, he isn't as involved. The one-time The 27-year-old’s current deal expires in 2021. His Italian passport will make his international clearance a snap in this window, but it might be much more difficult in January if the Football Association releases its post-Brexit rules before then. It’s a more physical league, and he may take time to adapt. But Chilwell signed, and now Telles is apparently in Manchester United's sights. Alex Telles returned to the Manchester United training ground on Monday morning but left within 15 minutes of his arrival. Transfer deadline day came and went, and this season, it actually lived up to the billing. Internazionale are believed to be interested in the former, with Antonio Conte reportedly keen to reunite with the Spaniard. FPL investment in any of the Red Devils’ defence looks undesirable at present, given that they have shipped as many goals in their first three Premier League matches of 2020/21 (11) as they did in the final 17 fixtures of last season.

Yet neither seem to have done enough to gain Frank Lampard’s trust. So far this term, Telles has scored eight goals in 23 league appearances. The Porto man averages 70 touches, of which 38.91 are passes. The only trait the two players seemingly share is that they both like to hug the touchline. I don’t know why a transfer didn’t happen before. Chelsea could raise this cash through the sales of Alonso and Emerson. He attempts more than double the number of crosses Emerson does but his accuracy percentage is almost identical. He’s also chipped in with five assists. However, Alex Telles will be keen to forge his own reputation and make his own mark in the sport. Alex Telles emerged as a target later in the window and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has options at left back, but it was becoming clear that an upgrade was needed. claim the Turin giants are readying a £25million bid for the Brazilian. They For a left-back, his attacking output is remarkable.”, “United is a massive, massive club, and this is a different standard of football. Check out his smartermap from the Primeira Liga last season: Telles used a mix of passes all the way up the flank but tended to hit longer ones as he nears the end line. It's time to pay attention to Krepin Diatta. They already have a young LB on the rise, so what would Telles bring to the table? What would Alex Telles bring to Manchester United. Luke Shaw had a total meltdown vs Spurs and Brandon Williams looks like a player who needs to go out on loan so he can become a consistent starter somewhere, so the fans will be hoping that Telles can improve things. So if the Red Devils are going for him, we expect it to happen soon.

When thinking of how Chelsea play under their former midfielder, the full-backs don't jump to the forefront of your mind. Scout Joined Aug 7, 2007 Messages 40,457 Brightonian said: This would be a brilliant signing. Clubs are finalising transfer deals to get new players into their teams for... Chelsea could raise this cash through the sales of Alonso and Emerson. The one-time Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Manchester United transfer target has a £40million release clause. However, he is much more aggressive when on the ball, playing 45 per cent of his passes forward. Setting that narrative aside, we can look at Telles as a left-back to see whether he fits the bill for Lampard. Now, clubs have a few more weeks to address their weaknesses. While Emerson clearly isn't Lampard's ideal full-back, he has been his first-choice this season so it makes sense to look at his averages to get an idea of what is expected.