CHELSEA could be looking to attract some Manchester City outcasts should Vincent Kompany come in as manager.
The Burnley boss is said to have been added to Chelsea's shortlist of targets, with the Blues being admirers of the work he has done at Turf Moor.
Vincent Kompany may try to reunite with friends of Manchester City
Vincent Kompany may try to reunite with friends of Manchester City
Chelsea have added Kompany to the shortlist of coaches
Chelsea have added Kompany to the shortlist of coaches
Kompany, 37, brought the Clarets back to the Premier League when he was first asked and is well on his way to hitting more than 100 points.
Chelsea would be a big step for the inexperienced manager so he can call up some old friends should he get the gig.
Manchester City's rotation policy has meant big names like Kyle Walker and Aymeric Laporte have been left out of the squad in recent weeks. Walker's long-term future was in doubt earlier this month after Pep Guardiola admitted the right-back was having a hard time adapting to new tactical demands.
The City coach claims that Walker may not be able to convert and with less than 18 months left on his contract, the right-back could make his debut this summer.
Laporte is another player who has been frozen at the Etihad and has made just eight appearances at Prem this season, while Ilkay Gundogan's contract expires in June.
Kompany has played with both at Man City and can rely on their Prem experience at Stamford Bridge.
Another player Kompany trusts is left-back Ian Maatsen. Most read football
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The Belgian should have some cash to spend if he joins
The Belgian should have some cash to spend if he joins
The 21-year-old enjoyed a successful season on loan at Burnley and fortunately for Chelsea he already has a contract with the club.
He already knows Kompany's style of play and will ramp up his pace on the left wing - the fact that he has four goals and six assists shows that the Dutchman is also capable of advancing.
Chelsea could even make a bold move for Joao Cancelo, who joined Bayern Munich on loan in January after falling out with Guardiola.
Kompany also has some contacts from his years playing for the Belgian national team.
Romelu Lukaku, another Chelsea player currently on loan, could return to training. His compatriot Yannick Carrasco can add versatility and has been linked with Chelsea in the past, as have Borussia Dortmund right-back and Belgium international Thomas Meunier.
Finally, Kompany could look to strengthen the midfield by signing Romeo Lavia.
The Southampton star has attracted attention since his move from Man City in the summer, but Chelsea are believed to be leading the race for the Belgian amid interest from Manchester United.
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