Chelsea are prepared to generate another full-back this summer season, with Bournemouth protector Milos Kerkez a transfer target for the Blues. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have actually withstood a tough season and are presently down in 11th location in the Premier League, albeit with a video game in turn over Newcastle and Wolves above them. The Blues likewise missed out on an opportunity to win a very first piece of flatware under the Argentine as they lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final last month. Milos Kerkez in action for Bournemouth versus Sheffield United in March 2024. (Image credit: Getty Images) Despite the substantial expense on gamers at Stamford Bridge over the last number of years, with more than ₤ 1 billion invested in transfers, Pochettino is eager to form the team in his image and among his concerns is a brand-new left-back. Ian Maatsen is presently on loan at Borussia Dortmund and is anticipated to make that relocation irreversible in the summer season, while Marc Cucurella is not believed to remain in the club’s strategies after making simply 13 looks this season and Ben Chilwell has actually been battling with injuries. According to The Mirror, Chelsea have actually sent out scouts to Bournemouth to view Kerkez, who signed for the Cherries simply last summer season however has actually been impressing on the south coast under Andoni Iraola. Kerkez signed up with Bournemouth in a ₤ 15.5 million offer and the Hungarian worldwide is simply 20 years of age. The left-back, who was born in Serbia, recently published an image of himself in action versus Chelsea together with Raheem Sterling. In it, the England winger can be seen mentioning something to the Bournemouth protector. That has actually triggered numerous Blues fans to recommend a transfer is on the cards, however Chelsea would need to use a lot more than the ₤ 15.5 m Bournemouth paid AZ Alkmaar last summer season. Chelsea are in action in your home to Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday. More Chelsea stories Arsenal to move for EUR100m Chelsea flop Mykhaylo Mudryk, in shock transfer twist: report Chelsea prepared to unload their ‘most intelligent finalizing’ of last summertime, following League Cup humiliation: report Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino counters at Gary Neville’s ‘billion pound bottle tasks’ jibe Thank you for checking out 5 short articles this month * Join now for endless gain access to Enjoy your very first month for simply ₤ 1/ $1/ EUR1 * Read 5 totally free short articles each month without a membership Join now for limitless gain access to Try very first month for simply ₤ 1/ $1/ EUR1 The finest functions, enjoyable and footballing tests, directly to your inbox weekly.
Chelsea target Premier League full-back– who has actually dropped clearest tip yet that a relocation looms: report
