Agent of Chelsea and Tottenham Target Speaks Out After £61 Million Asking Price Report
By Jamie Kemble, Football Reporter
Published 25th February 2026, 13:09 GMT
The agent of a reported Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur transfer target has publicly addressed recent speculation following the emergence of a substantial price tag this week. This development comes as both London clubs prepare for a pivotal summer transfer window, albeit with vastly different objectives and ambitions on the horizon.
Divergent Paths for London Rivals
Chelsea will be aiming to elevate their status from consistent top-four contenders to genuine title challengers within the next couple of seasons. In stark contrast, Tottenham Hotspur are currently embroiled in a fierce battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Assuming they secure their top-flight survival, Spurs face the monumental task of rebuilding into a squad capable of competing for European qualification, following consecutive finishes in the bottom half of the table.
Given the significant gap in their current standings and trajectories, it is relatively uncommon for Chelsea and Tottenham to be linked with the same player in the contemporary transfer market. However, there was some overlap last summer with Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons, who eventually joined Tottenham after weeks of anticipation regarding a potential move to Chelsea.
Felix Nmecha Emerges as a Shared Target
Fast forward approximately five months, and another player has emerged as a potential target for both clubs: Borussia Dortmund's influential midfielder, Felix Nmecha. The German international has established himself as a key figure for Dortmund, and there is growing speculation that he could command a major transfer fee amid whispers of his desire to play in the Premier League. His brother, Lukas Nmecha, currently plays for Leeds United, adding a familial connection to English football.
On Tuesday, reports surfaced indicating that Borussia Dortmund had placed a £61 million price tag on Nmecha ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. In response to these reports, the player's agent, Tobi Alabi, provided a statement to Sport Bild, offering clarity on the situation.
Agent Tobi Alabi's Official Statement
"Felix still has two years remaining on his current contract with Borussia Dortmund, and we fully respect that commitment," Alabi stated. "Borussia Dortmund have played an instrumental and crucial role in his professional development, and he is profoundly grateful for the trust and the platform the club have consistently provided him."
Alabi continued, "The player is demonstrating continuous improvement and development from season to season. When a player performs at a consistently high level, there is naturally always significant interest and inevitable questions regarding his future. This dynamic is an intrinsic part of top-level elite football and genuinely reflects the substantial progress he has made."
"At this precise moment, the focus is exceptionally clear and unequivocal: Felix is absolutely determined to give his complete and total effort for Borussia Dortmund, to fight relentlessly for the club, and to help the team achieve all of its collective goals for this season," Alabi concluded.
Anticipation Builds for Summer Transfer Window
It will be fascinating to observe whether the transfer speculation intensifies in the coming months leading up to the summer window and if either or both of the prominent London clubs decide to formalize their interest with an official approach or concrete bid. The situation remains fluid, with all parties currently maintaining a professional public stance while behind-the-scenes negotiations could potentially develop as the season progresses towards its conclusion.
