Conor Gallagher’s potential departure from Chelsea this summer has sparked ongoing speculation, hinting at the club’s possible inclination to sell him despite his regular appearances in Premier League matches and occasional captaincy duties. It seems his long-term prospects at Stamford Bridge may be uncertain.
Last summer, Chelsea reinforced their midfield with signings like Moises Caicedo, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Romeo Lavia, while also considering internal candidates such as Cole Palmer, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Christopher Nkunku to potentially fill Gallagher’s role.
Reports suggest Chelsea is contemplating further midfield reinforcements, with Bruno Guimaraes, Frenkie de Jong, and Vitinha from Paris Saint-Germain among the mentioned targets. However, pursuing Vitinha might not align with Chelsea’s best interests, despite his skills.
The club has already heavily invested in midfield talents like Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. Adding another smaller midfielder like Vitinha may not effectively address their needs, particularly concerning aerial prowess. While players like Ugochukwu could potentially remedy this, they may not be ready to displace Fernandez or Caicedo yet.
Chelsea’s midfield lineup is already robust, featuring Fernandez, Caicedo, Lavia, Ugochukwu, and Chukwuemeka, alongside versatile options like Palmer and Nkunku. Instead of pursuing another midfielder like Vitinha, Chelsea could prioritize investments in their medical department to tackle recurring injury concerns and strengthen other areas, such as left-back and acquiring a top-notch striker.
Signing Vitinha would not only incur unnecessary expenses but also signify Chelsea repeating past transfer mistakes by oversaturating one position while neglecting other crucial areas on the pitch.
