In the fast-paced world of Football transfers, Chelsea find themselves at a crossroads, attracting interest in two of their struggling players from a local rival as the January transfer window approaches. The Blues, known for their squad depth, appear set to part ways with several squad members who have struggled to make an impression under manager Enzo Maresca, often relegated to cup appearances or not used at all .
Recent reports suggest Cesare Casadei could be the first to leave the club, with a deal with an Italian club possible in the coming days. His departure could pave the way for further moves, with Chelsea also keen to resolve the Ben Chilwell situation, with the left-back having not played since a brief 45-minute appearance against Barrow in the EFL Cup last September.
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According to The TelegraphWest Ham United are closely monitoring the situations of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka, with both being on the Hammers’ radar.
So, are these players available for transfer?
Although Maresca has suggested “anything is possible” regarding Dewsbury-Hall’s future, the likelihood of Casadei leaving, coupled with Romeo Lavia’s injury problems, complicates the situation. Dewsbury-Hall, who joined Leicester City for £30million in the summer, has struggled to get game time, having accumulated just 55 Premier League minutes in five appearances. With a total of 15 appearances to his name, he currently sits at the bottom of the pecking order and is unlikely to move up once the squad is at full strength.
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Along the same lines, Chukwuemeka has only managed to accumulate 130 minutes in five cup outings, with the coaching staff keen for the 21-year-old to get regular playing time with the first team. Chelsea’s tough stance on a £40million release clause for the sale of Chukwuemeka suggests a loan move could be on the cards for the young talent.
Amid this transfer intrigue, West Ham are on the lookout for reinforcements, especially as manager Julen Lopetegui struggles to secure his position at the London Stadium. Dewsbury-Hall and Chukwuemeka could potentially boost the team’s creative capabilities. The Hammers are also looking to fill the void left by injured stars Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio, with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Hwang Hee-chan and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Evan Ferguson among their targets.
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The report further states that due to their substantial financial outlay during the summer, loans are the priority for West Ham as they navigate this important period.
As the January window approaches, all eyes will be on Stamford Bridge to see how this saga plays out.
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