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Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on signing Fenerbah\u00e7e\u2019s Archie Brown and could be set for a battle this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s according to Sabah, who claim both Chelsea and Manchester United want to sign the left-back.<\/p>\n

His performances for the Turkish club have already caught the Premier League\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

Two months ago, Sport Witness covered claims from Turkey that Sunderland made a firm effort. The Black Cats are ready to get ahead of Nottingham Forest. However, there have been no further advances from these two clubs so far.<\/p>\n

Chelsea and Manchester United interested <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Recent claims from the UK have talked about Xabi Alonso\u2019s side and the Red Devils\u2019 desire to sign the 24-year-old.\u00a0Fenerbah\u00e7e reportedly have no intention of parting ways, a year after signing him.<\/p>\n

Sabah, without relaying it, shares their own take on the Blues and Manchester United.<\/p>\n

The Premier League duo have followed him and are now showing interest. In fact, the two clubs want to secure his services.<\/p>\n

Archie Brown is \u2018very keen\u2019 on returning to England and the Yellow Canaries are open to a sale.<\/p>\n

Having invested \u20ac8m on the player, the Istanbul club are asking \u20ac20m plus a percentage of a future sale.\u00a0However, Fenerbah\u00e7e manager \u0130smail Kartal isn\u2019t keen on parting ways with the player.<\/p>\n

He has a contract until 2028, with an option for another year, and Transfermarkt value him at \u20ac12m.<\/p>\n

Chelsea want a new left-back, after selling Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid in June.<\/p>\n

Who is Archie Brown<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Birmingham-born player had spells at West Bromwich Albion and Derby County\u2019s academies. He left the Rams as a free agent and joined Lausanne-Sport in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Sabah cover Manchester United and Chelsea interest in Archie Brown<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

His development in Switzerland convinced KAA Gent to sign him in August 2023. Last summer, the fullback left the Jupiler Pro League side for Fenerbah\u00e7e.<\/p>\n

Last season, he managed five goals and seven assists from 38 matches, operating mainly as a left-back. Archie Brown could return to England in this window, where Chelsea and Manchester United are his suitors.<\/p>\n

Fenerbah\u00e7e\u2019s conditions should be affordable for Chelsea and Manchester United, but it\u2019s unclear whether they will match it or make further advances.<\/p>\n

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