There’s loads of consideration on Chelsea this summer time as they appear to make some progressive signings and likewise substitute some misplaced expertise in defence, however they’re additionally making strikes to strengthen the youth workforce.
These transfers are unlikely to yield a lot of an impression for just a few years because the margins are so high quality with the primary workforce that enjoying youth prospects is an excessive amount of of a chance, however Fabrizio Romano has claimed that an England U18 worldwide is on his method to Stamford Bridge:
Chelsea are additionally engaged on abilities for the longer term. Settlement in place to signal English left again Zak Sturge, as he’s not signing new contract with Brighton ??????? #CFC @TheSecretScout_
The 18-year-old follows Tyler Dibling and Shumaira Mheuka to Cobham.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2022
Zak Sturge was most not too long ago with Brighton the place he was a key member of the U18 aspect, however he had additionally damaged into the Premier League 2 setup which is designed for gamers below the age of 23 so it’s an indication that he’s in a position to play past his age bracket.
He’s additionally performed 3 instances for England on the U18 degree which additionally suggests he’s a proficient participant, however time will inform if he’ll ever make it near the primary workforce or if that is merely a signing to bolster their youth rank numbers at this stage.
