chelsea fcCrystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is a long-term target for Chelsea, who believe that his maturity, passing range and control would be a major asset to the team.
However, at the same time, they realise that Palace are unlikely to let such a major asset leave mid-season and any approach for him in the January transfer window would be rebuffed. Instead, they are prepared to wait until next summer before finalising their interest in him.
Instead, with strengthening their midfield identified as a priority, they are likely to turn their immediate attention to Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi. The teenager is the subject of interest from a number of top European clubs, and Premier League rivals Arsenal are among them.
But Chelsea are prepared to act now to secure the services of one of the most gifted young players in European football, believing that he could be a cornerstone of their side in the years to come.
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