Chelsea Weigh Recall of Andrey Santos Amid Interest in Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo
Chelsea are considering recalling Andrey Santos from Strasbourg to address midfield needs while monitoring Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo as a potential signing.
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Steve Worrell
Chelsea are exploring the possibility of recalling Andrey Santos from his loan at Strasbourg to strengthen their midfield options. The 20-year-old has impressed in Ligue 1, becoming a key player for Strasbourg. While the Blues are also keen on Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, whose contract talks have stalled, Santos offers an immediate and cost-effective solution. However, Chelsea's strategy may also involve selling Santos for a profit in the future, given their approach to developing young talent. With several midfielders potentially leaving Stamford Bridge this month, recalling Santos could help bolster Enzo Maresca's squad as they aim for Champions League qualification.
- Andrey Santos Recall Considered: Santos has excelled at Strasbourg, prompting Chelsea to weigh recalling him as a solution to their midfield concerns.
- Interest in Kobbie Mainoo: Chelsea are monitoring Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, whose stalled contract negotiations have piqued the Blues’ interest.
- Midfield Departures Expected: Chelsea could see midfielders like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Cesare Casadei, and Carney Chukwuemeka leave this month, creating a need for reinforcements.
- Future Profit Strategy: Despite Santos’ current potential, Chelsea may ultimately sell him for a profit, a tactic the club has employed with other young talents.
- Midfield Versatility Needed: Chelsea are searching for a player who can operate in both the six and eight roles, aligning with their tactical requirements under Maresca.
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Written by
Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
