Chilly close to exit?

Ben Chilwell is poised to leave Chelsea this January, with both player and club expecting a loan move as the Blues target Patrick Dorgu as his potential replacement.

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Written by
Steve Worrell
13 Jan
18:20
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Ben Chilwell’s time at Chelsea appears to be nearing its conclusion, with the England international keen to leave after being sidelined by Enzo Maresca this season. Chilwell, who has only played 45 minutes of Carabao Cup football under the new regime, is reportedly close to securing a loan move. Chelsea have already begun scouting replacements and are interested in Lecce's Denmark international Patrick Dorgu, who has also attracted interest from Manchester United. Leicester City, Chilwell’s former club, is monitoring the situation closely.

Key Points

  • Chilwell’s Limited Role: The £50m defender has not played in the Premier League or UEFA Conference League this season and was excluded from the squad by Maresca.
  • Loan Exit Imminent: Both Chilwell and Chelsea are confident a loan move will be finalized during the January transfer window.
  • Manager’s Perspective: Maresca praised Chilwell’s professionalism but cited tactical reasons for excluding him, preferring other players like Malo Gusto, Reece James, and Marc Cucurella.
  • Replacement Scouted: Chelsea have identified Patrick Dorgu of Lecce as a replacement and sent scouts to watch him play in Serie A, competing with Manchester United for the player’s signature.
  • Leicester Interest: Chilwell’s former club, Leicester City, is keeping an eye on his situation and could be a potential destination.

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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.
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