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Newcastle United now reportedly facing Chelsea competition for Said Benrahma

Newcastle United’s reported quest to sign Said Benrahma from Brentford has just become tougher due to Chelsea.

The Northern Echo reported in February of Newcastle’s interest in signing the 24-year-old forward in the summer transfer window.

It was claimed that the Magpies had a scout to watch the Algeria international in action for Brentford against Middlesbrough in the Championship.

However, it now seems that Newcastle will have to battle with Premier League rivals Chelsea for the signature of the former Nice man, who can operate anywhere in attack.