Chelsea now making ready raid to signal Premier League star who Winstanley is aware of properly

Chelsea are planning a transfer for one more Brighton & Hove Albion participant, as talks have stalled over a contract extension to stay on the American Categorical Stadium.

Raiding Brighton has develop into a typical incidence for the Blues, and it’s clear to see why, with two of Xabi Alonso‘s most vital gamers making the transfer from the Seagulls.

Different signings embrace Marc Cucurella, who joined Actual Madrid in the summertime, and sporting director Paul Winstanley, who modified his switch coverage in the summertime by signing extra skilled gamers, reminiscent of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck.

Talking in regards to the drastic change, journalist Simon Johnson stated: “After years of pretty dependable deal with youth and potential, executives at Stamford Bridge have thrown themselves into this summer season’s drive for expertise and maturity, as they search stabilising presences within the crew.

“It’s laborious to overstate how a lot of a swing that is away from Chelsea’s earlier recruitment technique.”

Up up to now, the Blues’ new technique seems to be paying off, as they’re sitting fourth within the Premier League desk, however a transfer for an up-and-coming Brighton star is now being plotted.

Chelsea eyeing transfer for Yasin Ayari

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Based on a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea are actually readying one other raid on Brighton, and Yasin Ayari is of their sights, as he’s but to place pen to paper on a contract extension on the American Categorical Stadium, regardless of the Seagulls retaining the choice to increase his deal by one 12 months.

Talks have now stalled, which might open the door for a transfer elsewhere, and the Blues have entered the race for the midfielder’s signature, though there could possibly be competitors from Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Ayari is a participant Winstanley is aware of properly, having recognized him as a goal for Brighton previous to leaving the membership in 2022, and the sporting director is now trying to take him to Stamford Bridge.

High golf equipment are actually sniffing round to signal the Sweden worldwide, however Bobby Zamora was left shocked that nobody tried to signal him in the summertime, saying: “He is unbelievable as properly, seeing him for the final year-and-a-half up shut and in coaching and the way good he’s. I am truly stunned that no one got here on this summer season.

“He is one which type of goes beneath the radar, however whenever you see him work up shut and also you see him in coaching, he is received actual, actual expertise. And once more, at such a younger age. There’s solely actually shiny issues for that child.”

Nevertheless, staying at Brighton could have been for the very best, because the 23-year-old has remained a key participant for Fabian Hurzeler, selecting up two objectives in six Premier League matches this season.

Not solely is the Brighton star a aim menace, however he’s additionally keen to place within the laborious yards, protecting a median of 11.0km per 90 within the Premier League this season, which is greater than the overwhelming majority of Chelsea’s present gamers.