It does not look like Chelsea have any plans to change their transfer strategy despite their squad lacking experience.
Since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over Chelsea, the club’s focus has been on signing young players.
In the summer, the likes of Estevao Willian and Dario Essugo arrived at Stamford Bridge, with the former proving to be a quick success.
Chelsea focusing on youth until the summer 👉️
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They could now be joined by another talented youngster amid interest in a 17-year-old central defender.
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Chelsea could make £52m offer for Atalanta’s Honest Ahanor
Chelsea currently have Atalanta’s Honest Ahanor on their radar and could be prepared to pay big money to sign him.
According to CaughtOffside, there is a possibility that the Blues make a €60m (£52.3m) bid for Ahanor despite the former Genoa man having only joined Atalanta in the summer.
However, Chelsea could face competition for Ahanor’s signature, as other English clubs are also thought to be interested in the player.
CaughtOffside’s report claims that Arsenal and Manchester United are also tracking Ahanor.
Chelsea possess Aaron Anselmino and can recall him from his loan at Borussia Dortmund in January, while Mamadou Sarr is also another young defender on the club’s books. Nevertheless, they still seem to be interested in Ahanor.
Honest Ahanor’s stats this season
Despite being so young, Ahanor has been handed opportunities in the current campaign.
In total, Ahanor has made 13 appearances across all competitions. He has made six starts in Serie A and even managed to chip in with a goal in a Coppa Italia game against his former side Genoa.
At Chelsea, though, Ahanor would surely be one for the future. Enzo Maresca already has Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo and Josh Acheampong.
Chelsea need to make room before they can sign another centre-back. Who are you getting rid of?
Levi Colwill is definitely untouchable ❌
Chelsea’s list of first-team centre-backs
- Levi Colwill
- Wesley Fofana
- Trevoh Chalobah
- Benoit Badiashile
- Tosin Adarabioyo
- Josh Acheampong
When he is fit again, Levi Colwill will also be another option for Maresca to call upon. Ultimately, if Ahanor does end up joining Chelsea, it could be a while before he gets to play at Stamford Bridge.
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