Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have experienced contrasting starts to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign after busy summer transfer windows.
The Blues opened with victories over Brighton and Fulham under Xabi Alonso. Their unbeaten league start then ended with a 2–1 defeat against Arsenal.
They also completed a significant squad overhaul, with Morgan Rogers among their headline arrivals. Enzo Fernandez departed for Manchester City in a £125M transfer.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have collected just one point from their opening three matches under Roberto De Zerbi.
Spurs lost against Brentford and Newcastle United, while their trip to Nottingham Forest ended goalless. Their summer recruitment included Sandro Tonali, Tosin Adarabioyo and Mykhailo Mudryk.
Both London clubs are now monitoring another emerging talent as they consider their future recruitment plans.
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Tottenham are leading the Premier League interest in Tornike Kvaratskhelia, the younger brother of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The 16-year-old winger developed through Dinamo Tbilisi’s academy and has become part of their senior squad over the past six months.
However, Chelsea and Tottenham face substantial competition for his signature.
Bayern Munich have emerged as front-runners after taking a close look at the teenager. Tornike also spent time training with the German club earlier this summer.
Furthermore, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Brighton and Aston Villa have made contact regarding a potential transfer.
Arsenal and Newcastle United are also aware of the Georgian youngster’s situation. Any Premier League club pursuing Tornike will have to wait before bringing him to England.
International transfer rules concerning minors prevent him from completing a move to England until he turns 18 in 2028.
Therefore, the growing competition for his signature could continue over the next two years rather than produce an immediate transfer.
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