Chelsea and supervisor Enzo Maresca are ready to let a younger ahead depart Stamford Bridge this summer time, however they’ve rejected a gap switch bid and have set out sure circumstances.
Gamers who may depart Chelsea subsequent after Conor Gallagher
One in all BlueCo’s most unpopular selections thus far was promoting Cobham graduate and 2023/2024 mainstay Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid, in a deal price round £38 million, regardless of being a star participant underneath Mauricio Pochettino final season.
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Whereas Gallagher rejected a number of two-year contract affords to remain at Chelsea, which included the choice of a further season, you’ll be able to perceive why the England worldwide could have felt these proposals had been beneath what he ought to’ve been supplied.
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Chelsea’s best-performing gamers within the Premier League final season |
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Participant |
Common match ranking (WhoScored) |
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Cole Palmer |
7.48 |
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Conor Gallagher |
7.13 |
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Nicolas Jackson |
7.07 |
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Moises Caicedo |
6.85 |
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Noni Madueke |
6.84 |
Chelsea have agreed a bunch of latest and largely unproven younger signings on long-term offers since Todd Boehly‘s takeover in 2022, and lots of would suppose that Gallagher ought to’ve been handed an identical bundle, contemplating his significance for the Blues final marketing campaign.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t to be, so the west Londoners had been then pressured to promote Gallagher to Atletico this summer time – reasonably than lose him free of charge subsequent yr. Certainly, the England worldwide now waves goodbye to Stamford Bridge, and he is probably not the one academy graduate to take action.
Chelsea are actively trying to promote striker Armando Broja, who is claimed to be attracting curiosity from Juventus, Everton and Wolves. The identical might be stated of versatile defender Trevoh Chalobah as properly.
It’s believed Chelsea have informed Chalobah he’s free to go away earlier than deadline day, with the Englishman additionally omitted of their pre-season tour of the USA. Talks stay ongoing between Napoli and Chelsea over a deal for Romelu Lukaku as properly, which may doubtlessly see Victor Osimhen come the opposite method, so many extra exits are anticipated within the coming weeks.
Chelsea reject opening Rangers bid for Leo Castledine
In line with journalist Pete O’Rourke, writing for Soccer Insider, one other participant who may depart Chelsea this summer time is highly-rated younger attacker Leo Castledine – who has first workforce minutes underneath his belt.
The 18-year-old is properly regarded at Cobham, a lot in order that they don’t seem to be keen to promote him outright. It’s believed SPFL heavyweights Rangers have had a loan-to-buy bid rejected by Chelsea for Castledine, who’re keen to let him depart this summer time, however solely on a straight mortgage.
The attacking midfielder has curiosity from different golf equipment in Scotland and England, so it’s all the way down to Rangers as they take into account their subsequent transfer.
“Congratulations Leo,” stated Blues legend John Terry, after {the teenager} made his first workforce debut within the FA Cup towards Middlesbrough final season. “Love him and so will the Chelsea followers, he is sort of a magnet within the field.”
