Transfer: Chelsea in race to sign Japanese Goto

<p>Chelsea are now in the race to sign Keisuke Goto from J2 League club Jubilo Iwata.</p>, <p>Daily Mail reports that multiple other European clubs other than Chelsea are queuing up to sign the 18-year-old Goto.</p>, <p>West Ham United, AFC Ajax, Feyenoord Rotterdam and Sevilla are all interested in the Japanese.</p>, <p>The Blues believe that the Japanese has the physical qualities and skills needed to be successful in the top flight of English football.</p>, <p>Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma, who helped the Seagulls qualify for Europe last season, also served as motivation for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.</p>, <p>According to the report, Mitoma’s performance for Brighton shows that Japanese players could do well in the Premier League.</p>, <p>The Daily Mail’s report also adds that Japan’s impressive display at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has turned heads across Europe.</p>