Anderlecht are moving to beat Barcelona for Chelsea prospect Tudor Mendel-Idowu.

Mendel-Idowu is currently off contract and in talks about a move to Barca.

Barca are offering the 18 year-old attacker a three-year contract and a place in the Barca Atletic squad.

However, Anderlecht are now threatening the deal.

The Belgians are also in contact and can offer Mendel-Idowu an immediate spot on the first team, reports Fabrizio Romano.