'Really interested': Ian Wright says he's so intrigued after hearing who Chelsea could try to sign
14/01/2025 12:15
The January transfer window is open, and, once again, Chelsea are one of the key teams to keep an eye on this month.
Indeed, the Blues could be busy in the January window.
Mathys Tel has been linked to Chelsea recently, while there could be some outgoings at Stamford Bridge too.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could leave, while Carney Chukwuemeka could also go.
That would leave Chelsea rather short in the midfield, but a new signings could help to alleviate those concerns.
Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with Chelsea recently, and speaking on the Wrighty's House Podcast, Ian Wright has been discussing these rumours.
Ian Wright reacts after hearing Kobbie Mainoo to Chelsea rumours
Wright spoke about Manchester United's midfield and the idea of Mainoo heading to Chelsea.
The pundit says that he's very interested by these rumours, and he's intrigued to see how this one will pan out.
"Ugarte, it looks like there’s energy in there. And even, even Kobbie, I know that there’s talk about Kobbie and Chelsea and that, and that is something I’m really interested to see how that one pans out," Wright said.
Chelsea midfield options analysed
Mainoo to Chelsea is an intriguing rumour to say the least.
Mainoo is a top player, but there's an argument to be made that he wouldn't even start for Chelsea at the moment.
Indeed, the Blues' current midfield is stacked with talent, and it's hard to see where Mainoo fits in.
| Chelsea midfield options |
| Moises Caicedo |
| Enzo Fernandez |
| Romeo Lavia |
| Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
| Carney Chukwuemeka |
Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are the two most expensive players in English football history, while Enzo Maresca is a huge Romeo Lavia fan.
Mainoo to Chelsea would be an interesting deal, but it perhaps wouldn't be in the player's best interests to move to Stamford Bridge to join a squad that is already jam-packed with talented midfielders.
Mainoo may be better off staying at his boyhood club and growing as a key player at Old Trafford rather than heading to Chelsea where he wouldn't necessarily be guaranteed first-team minutes.
