Chelsea appear to be moving in the right direction following an initial period of instability after the BlueCo takeover. Enzo Maresca‘s side have Champions League football to look forward to and are fresh from recently winning the Club World Cup. The West London club have been active in this summer’s transfer window, and Fabrizio Romano is now reporting they have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old winger Jesse Derry from Crystal Palace.
Chelsea Make Transfer Move Amid Summer Strengthening
Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Jesse Derry
The Blues ended last season on a high, qualifying for the Champions League and winning the Europa Conference League, before winning the Club World Cup. So far this summer, Chelsea have signed Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Estevao, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez.
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Despite already being active this summer, Chelsea appear far from done and have been linked with Dutch attacker Xavi Simons and Jorel Hato. The deal to sign Derry from Crystal Palace will add another highly rated talent to their books. Romano reports that 8 European clubs were interested in the England under-19 international. The medical will take place this Friday, with Chelsea stealing a march on their transfer rivals.
Who is Jesse Derry?
Jesse Derry has excelled at every age group and has all the ability needed to reach the very top. Derry operates on either wing and can cut in or go down the outside, making him a nightmare to mark. He is a joy to watch; he’s at his best when one-on-one with an opponent, and normally, the 18-year-old comes out on top.
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It’s difficult to judge how far the 18-year-old will go, but he was heavily linked with Bayern Munich, which is a testament to just how good Derry is. When you watch him play, there’s a touch of Jack Grealish about him. Could Chelsea be signing the next English superstar, or will he join the many who just weren’t quite good enough?
