They might still be frustratingly inconsistent, but Chelsea are one of the most exciting projects in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca's side is usually the youngest in any given gameweek, and while that can cause problems, it's also an indication of the club's many hugely promising prospects.
For example, at just 24 years old, Moises Caicedo is one of the club's oldest stars, while the two most exciting attackers, Cole Palmer and Estevao, are just 23 and 18, respectively.
estevao
Unsurprisingly, if reports are to be believed, Chelsea are once again on the lookout for young talent and seem to have their eye on someone who could be seen as a mix of Palmer and Estevao.
Chelsea target Palmer & Estevao hybrid
The summer window saw Chelsea continue their strategy of primarily signing young, up-and-coming talents who could have an impact this season but will truly hit their peak a few years from now.
Sure, the likes of Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho and Jorrel Hato haven't exactly been smash hits for the Blues, but given the fact that they are all 21 or under means they have the time to make their mark.
However, the most exciting youngster to make his way to West London in the summer was Estevao, who was signed in 2024, and the good news is the club now seem intent on signing another youngster who appears to be a lot like him and Palmer.
estevao
At least that is according to a recent report from TEAMtalk, which claims Chelsae are interested in Konstantinos Karetsas.
In fact, the report goes further than that, revealing that the Blues have already been in contact with the young Greek star and made it clear to his camp that 'they want the next chapter of his footballing career to be in West London.'
However, it might not be as simple as that, with the story claiming that teams such as Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the 18-year-old.
Finally, while a potential price is not mentioned in the report, stories linking the youngster to the Gunners back in June suggested he could cost around £38m.
Greece's Konstantinos Karetsas celebrates after the match
Therefore, it could be a costly and complicated transfer to get over the line, but given Karetsas' ability and potential, one Chelsea should pursue, especially as he could be another Estevao or Palmer.
Why Karetsas is like Estevao & Palmer
The first thing Karetsas shares in common with Palmer and Estevao is his positional versatility.
Karetsas
Like the two Chelsea stars, the young Greek has played in several positions across the pitch, but is primarily an attacking midfielder or right-winger.
Furthermore, the Genk-born dynamo has proven himself a serious attacking outlet.
For example, in 27 appearances so far this season, totalling 1731 minutes, he has scored two goals and provided ten assists.
That comes out to an impressive average of a goal involvement every 2.25 games, or every 144.25 minutes, which would be a great rate of return for a seasoned veteran, let alone a teenager.
KRC Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas in action with FC Midtjylland's Viktor Bak and Mads Bech Bo Amstrup
It's not just the goals and assists that make the young dynamo a dangerous player in the vein of the two Blues stars.
For example, FBref rank him in the top 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers in the next best 14 leagues for carries, the top 6% for crosses, the top 7% for shot-creating actions and carries into the final third, the top 9% for successful take-ons and more, all per 90.
Karetsas's Scout Report
Statistics
Fouls Drawn
Switches
Touches (Att 3rd)
Carries
Crosses
Total Carrying Distance
Shot-Creating Actions
Carries into Final Third
Touches
Successful Take-Ons
Key Passes
Progressive Passes
Progressive Carrying Distance
Progressive Passing Distance
Passes into Penalty Area
All Stats via FBref
Finally, like his potential new teammates, the "superstar in the making," as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, has already made a splash at the international level, winning nine senior caps for Greece, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
Ultimately, it might not be easy to get over the line, but Chelsea should do whatever they can to sign Karetsas, as he could be like another Estevao or Palmer for Maresca.
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