Tchamadeu, 19, is regarded as one of the best young prospects in the Football League after catching the eye for Colchester over the last couple of seasons. Tchamadeu was crowned Sky Bet League Two Young Player of the Season at the EFL awards and was also named in the League Two Team of the Year.
The attacking right wing-back also swept the boards at Colchester’s end of season awards having made 46 appearances in all competitions and chipping in with five goals and two assists.
Blackburn have held a long-term interest in Tchamadeu having tried to sign the defender in January. And in May, TEAMtalk exclusively revealed Blackburn had submitted an offer for him.
But now TEAMtalk has been told that Stoke have moved to try and beat their Championship rivals to the teenager’s signature.
Colchester are aware of the growing interest in Tchamadeu and accept they are facing a battle to keep hold of him this summer.
The U’s academy product is entering the final year of his contract at Colchester and Stoke are aiming to tie up a deal for the player as soon as possible.
Stoke boss Alex Neil is determined to build a squad this summer capable of challenging again for promotion back to the Premier League next season and is expected to make a number of new signings.
