Chelsea fans are getting desperate for the decision makers at the club to make a change to their transfer policy in the upcoming window.
It has been a key feature of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali’s time at Stamford Bridge that they have been looking to stockpile on young talents before their elite rivals have been able to get their hands on them.
While this has brought the addition of Estevao Willian, set to be a key player as soon as next season, there is plenty of talent that is not even expected to make it with the first team.
Chelsea want to sign Crystal Palace youngster Jesse Derry
The Blues have not been afraid to look to other Premier League sides’ academies in the process, and look as if they have their eyes set on Crystal Palace youngster Jesse Derry.
The 17-year-old is enjoying a sensational individual season, sitting on nine goals in eight games in the U18 Premier League.
Two of those came in a 4-2 comeback win against Chelsea U18s, with them getting a good look at him back in December.
It seems this performance left a lasting impact on some at the club. ReluctantNicko has stated on his Patreon that the Blues are keen on completing a deal to sign Derry.
The winger is already an England U19 international, starting alongside the likes of Ethan Nwaneri in their last game in November.
Signing Derry would be bad news for Chelsea’s hottest youngster
Derry has played the majority of his minutes at Crystal Palace at the left-wing position, potentially causing an issue for one of their brightest talents.
Tyrique George has been given a handful of opportunities this season after being promoted to the first team alongside Josh Acheampong.
The Cobham graduate was one of the better players in the damnaging defeat to Brighton last time out after being brought on off the bench.
Signing even more competition in the wide areas could be detrimental to Geroge’s development, with him already finding it hard enough as he waits patiently for a first Premier League start.
