Chelsea are not quite sure what to do with one imminent signing it seems.
The Blues have been busy during this transfer window, bringing in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Marc Guiu last week.
They have also signed Omari Kellyman and Tosin Adarabioyo, so Chelsea have done quite a bit of business considering that it is still July.
However, they could still make at least a couple of more signings before the transfer window closes.
The above is likely to include Basel’s Renato Veiga, whom they have already reportedly agreed to buy.
Chelsea yet to make decision on imminent signing
Another player who Chelsea look set to sign is Boca Juniors’ Aaron Anselmino.
Still a teenager, though, and with Chelsea already having plenty of options in central defence, you would expect him to perhaps go out on loan.
As for Veiga, the Blues seem undecided with him.
According to journalist Simon Phillips, Enzo Maresca will look at the Portuguese youngster first before the club make a decision on him.
On his Substack, Phillips said: “SPTC sources have heard that it’s not 100% decided yet that if/when signed, Veiga will be staying in the first team this season.
“He will become one of many that Enzo Maresca will assess in pre-season, and then a decision will be made.”
What should Chelsea do with Renato Veiga if they sign him this summer?
At 20, it would be helpful for Veiga’s development if he was playing week in, week out.
That is not something a club like Chelsea can guarantee, so a loan may make sense.
However, keeping Veiga around could be the smart thing to do. Veiga is versatile, while Chelsea had so many injuries last season.
Having someone in the squad who can play at centre-back, left-back and in midfield could really aid the Blues in the new campaign.
If Veiga arrives in west London in a €14m (£11.8m) deal as expected, it will be interesting to see what Chelsea do with him.
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