It’s been encouraging for Chelsea supporters to see plenty of their youngsters get opportunities in the first-team squad this season, but one rising star has just been linked with a potential transfer exit in the New Year.
The Chelsea academy has helped produce some outstanding talents over the years, which is a trend that’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George have both been officially promoted from the Blues academy to the senior group this month. Incidentally, Chelsea view Acheampong’s new contract as a big statement.
The promotion of two players should certainly serve as a big encouragement to the rest of the young stars at Cobham.
Enzo Maresca, the senior Chelsea manager, has done a superb job of turning the team into potential title contenders in such a short space of time. The fact that he’s done so while also not overlooking the importance of the academy is extremely pleasing.
Chelsea's Harvey Vale during the Europa Conference League League Stage match between Chelsea and Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge on December 19,...
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Chelsea looking to sell Harvey Vale in January
Respected journalist Simon Phillips has claimed via Substack that Chelsea will be looking to sell Harvey Vale in January unless there’s a sudden twist.
He’s explained that Maresca does like the 21-year-old youngster, playing him in two Conference League matches this season.
However, Vale’s current deal at Stamford Bridge is due to expire in 2025, which means the club will look to sell him in January unless something changes and he gets a contract extension.
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Vale is highly rated by many people at Chelsea, with some feeling like he should be closer to first-team contention. Despite playing a couple of times in the senior side in December, the bulk of his season has been with the Under-21s side.
Team Appearances Goals Assists
Chelsea first team 2 0 0
Chelsea U21s 10 5 5
Harvey Vale’s 2024/25 season so far
Who’s interested in Harvey Vale?
Vale has impressed in Chelsea’s youth sides across several years during his development. Also, the versatile left-footer enjoyed a superb season-long loan spell with Bristol Rovers in League One last season.
Therefore, it’s not a great surprise to hear the Englishman does have potential suitors for 2025.
Chelsea youngster Vale has ‘heavy interest’ from clubs ahead of next month’s transfer window. Apparently, he’s on the radar of some teams in the Championship, plus unnamed foreign sides are also looking at him.
Vale is an exciting player capable of playing in central or wide attacking positions or even covering at left-back. It feels like he needs to find a new home in 2025 to kick on with the next stage of his career.
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