The connection between Strasbourg and Chelsea is alive and well, and even in the January window, there have been plenty of examples of the connection between the two teams.
Obviously, Chelsea and Strasbourg are the two sides in the BlueCo portfolio as things stand. The link has seen plenty of young Chelsea players go on loan to the Ligue 1 side, as well as permanent transfers too.
Ben Chilwell joined Strasbourg in the summer, while Emmanuel Emegha will join Chelsea at the end of the season. Then at the start of the month, Liam Rosenior swapped clubs, replacing manager Enzo Maresca.
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Strasbourg did have three Chelsea players on loan in Mike Penders, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez. The latter has since had his Strasbourg loan scrapped. Paez has gone on loan to Argentine side River Plate.
Another Chelsea player is set to join Strasbourg on loan
Chelsea have also been linked with Valentin Barco, a player currently starring in Strasbourg’s midfield but for now, it looks as if there will only be one deal between the two clubs. Another loan to Strasbourg.
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Having let Paez go, Gary O’Neil is set to receive another Chelsea youngster. Fabrizio Romano reports that Aaron Anselmino, shortly after returning from his Dortmund loan spell, will go on loan to Strasbourg.
The Italian journalist reports that Chelsea did not appreciate whispers of Dortmund trying to approach those close to Anselmino about a permanent deal, while a Premier League club have been rejected.
“Strasbourg clear favorites to sign Anselmino on loan. Zero chances for Dortmund return after comments about club keen to buy him. Chelsea didn’t like that + seen as future player. Bid rejected from PL club.”
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With Anselmino off to Strasbourg, the Argentine is set to potentially combine with Mamadou Sarr in the middle of O’Neil’s defence while Penders sits behind the duo, between the sticks for the Ligue 1 outfit.
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Meanwhile, Axel Disasi looks set for West Ham despite being recalled to senior training by Liam Rosenior. So, with Disasi and Anselmino leaving Stamford Bridge, and Tosin injured, is there a possible signing?
Rosenior cannot have been convinced by Benoit Badiashile who was hooked at half-time on Saturday, and has looked out of his comfort zone according to Pat Nevin. It leaves Chelsea in need of a defender.
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