- Doue, 18, made 31 appearances for Rennes in Ligue 1 last season.
- He has long been identified as one of the most promising young French talents.
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Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United have all inquired about Rennes’ exciting rising star Desire Doue.
The skilful 18-year-old attacking midfielder has been on the radar of top clubs for over a year, but his increasing level and consistency has alerted the Premier League and Europe’s elite.
Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Dortmund have also raised questions as competition heats up for the France under-23 international described by teammates as the “best youngster they have seen”.
Lille are expected to demand more than £35m with significant add-ons if they agree to sell this summer.
The Ligue 1 side sold Jeremy Doku to Manchester City last summer for £56m and Doue, although continuing to improve, is considered a player with greater potential.
Desire Doue played 31 games in the league last season, scoring four goals and providing four assists.
Arsenal and Man United will fight for the signing of the talented French teenager this summer
Doue played 31 games in the league last season, scoring four goals and providing four assists.
He led his team in successful dribbles per game and was also the team’s most fouled player, while his total of 64 completed dribbles placed him fifth in Ligue 1 and just one behind PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé.
The wonderkid has long been identified as one of France’s most promising young talents and has represented his nation at all youth levels, while he is tipped to play a prominent role in Thierry Henry’s Olympic squad. of this summer.
Rennes coach Julien Stephan spoke about the interest in Doue on Sunday, saying: “We know the current market, especially for younger players.
‘He will decide through his personal ambition. I’m not naive.
“We are happy to have developed him during the second part of the season. He runs the risk of leaving without a single full season here, it’s a shame. I would have liked that; that would have been an ideal situation.”
