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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Tue 1 July 2025 22:21, UK
Chelsea are poised to sign Manchester City youngster Isaac McGillvary, sources have told Football Insider.
The Manchester City youth star and England Under-14 international is regarded as one of the best young prospects to emerge from the Etihad in recent years.
The attacking midfielder is in talks with Chelsea and has been offered a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
He is the son of Jermaine McGillvary, formerly a winger for Rugby League’s Huddersfield Giants and ex-England international.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea are set to sign McGillvary (Credit: Imago)
Chelsea set to sign McGillvary from Manchester City
Enzo Maresca is set for a busy transfer window as Chelsea close in on Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, who scored 12 goals for the German giants last term.
The West Londoners have already landed a move for ex-Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who has notched a goal and an assist in four Club World Cup appearances, helping the Blues reach the quarter-finals.
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Meanwhile, the six-year deal tabled for McGillvary shows that Chelsea remain committed to bolstering their academy ranks too.
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Pep Guardiola’s Man City are set to part company with McGillvary (Credit: Imago)
McGillvary’s signature would present positive step for Chelsea academy
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The West Londoners boast strong youth ranks, while academy graduates Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham starred for Chelsea in the Premier League before joining Manchester United and Roma in 2023 and 2021, respectively.
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Frank Lampard’s first tenure as Blues boss demonstrated the talent in their academy, as he guided the Stamford Bridge club to a fourth-place finish in the top flight in 2019/20, while heavily relying on homegrown stars amid a transfer embargo.
Meanwhile, homegrown ace Reece James continues to shine for Chelsea, having established himself as one of the best right-backs in the Premier League.
Barring fitness concerns, James appears set to represent England in next summer’s World Cup under the stewardship of ex-Blues boss Thomas Tuchel.
Meanwhile, the fact that Chelsea are nearing a swoop for Man City’s McGillvary showcases that the West London outfit remain intent on developing young talent to shape a positive future in the Premier League.
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