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All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea as they prepare to face Astana.
Enzo Maresca and his men will, no doubt, be prioritising the Premier League this season, but the Conference League has been important for players hoping to break into the starting XI. As Chelsea prepare for Astana, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea told to sign Branthwaite
Chelsea have been suggested as a possible destination for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite amid uncertainty over the centre-back’s future. “From watching him play, obviously Jarrad Branthwaite had that period at PSV, who are a huge club over in Holland, so he's had that experience of playing for a team that is expected to be up the top end of the table,” former Toffee Richard Dunne told BestBettingSites.co.uk.
“I certainly think he can do that no problem – I don’t have any concerns about his ability to play for a club that are expected to win more football games than they lose and challenge for titles. Jarrad Branthwaite can definitely operate at the top end of the table in the Premier League. I think a few clubs will be looking at him. If Manchester United’s interest has moved on with all of the changes that are happening at the club, then I think a team like Chelsea would definitely be interested in him. I think he has the right kind of profile to play for them and any if the tip four clubs.
“He's such a good player, left-footed centre back, they don’t come around very often. I do think that there will be a line of clubs trying to sign him. Maybe not so much in January, but I think next summer, Everton will have questions to answer. Can they afford to keep him? Are they ambitious enough to convince him to sign a new contract?”
Dibling links
Chelsea are said to be interested in a deal for Southampton winger Tyler Dibling. The former Blues academy player is said to be attracting interest from Chelsea and Manchester United having caught the eye at just 18 years of age.
That’s according to CaughtOffside, who say interest is building in Dibling, who has already made 14 Premier League appearances despite his youth. Chelsea already have plenty of competition out wide, but the Blues are likely to switch their focus to signing young amid a big outlay over recent years.
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