Sunday

May 19th , 2024

FOLLOW US
pc

Cedric Antwi

A year ago

CHELSEA KEEN ON SOUTHAMPTON SAFEGUARD KYLE WALKER-PETERS

featured img
Sports

A year ago

  • Chelsea are thinking about a move for Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters, as indicated by Fabrizio Romano.The 25-year-old is viewed as a player who can give contest to Reece James on the right half of Thomas Tuchel's guard However, any arrangement for the England global would just be conceivable at around £30-35 million.Walker-Peters started his vocation at Tottenham Hotspur prior to moving to Southampton on a super durable arrangement in 2020. He partook in a solid mission last term, highlighting multiple times for the Saints and contributing with two objectives and four helps.His exhibitions for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side saw him acquire his most memorable call-up to Gareth Southgate's England crew, and has now drawn in interest from Chelsea.The Blues have passed up a few guarded focuses, with Matthijs de Ligt, Presnel Kimpembe, Nathan Ake and Jules Kounde all not joining because of multiple factors, compelling Todd Boehly to rethink his exchange methodologies.They are secured in dealings with Brighton and Hove Albion to finish the marking of Marc Cucurella but at the same time are checking other cautious choices out. Chelsea had recognized Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries as an essential objective to challenge James, yet the Nerazzurri are inflexible that the Dutchman isn't available to be purchased.Nonetheless, the Blues are not ready to withdraw and will attempt to persuade the Italians to sell, trusting their monetary circumstance would alter their perspectives on offloading him.Walker-Peters has been talked about inside at Stamford Bridge, however whether they move for him relies upon what occurs with Dumfries. The Englishman would demonstrate a smart securing for the Blues as he is fit for playing on one or the other side of the guard.Nonetheless, his valuation could end up being a hindrance as it is far-fetched that the west Londoners would match Southampton's requesting that cost procure his administrations.


Tuchel has proactively invited Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly to the group yet has implied the club needs to reinforce further to go after prizes this season.


Chelsea start off their Premier League crusade out and about as they travel to Goodison Park to confront Everton on Saturday.

Meet the Author


PC
Cedric Antwi

Content writer

follow me

Connect and interact with amazing Authors in our twitter community