Chelsea were strongly linked with the acquisition of a new winger during the January transfer window, however decided to resist the temptation of spending big money.
One of the names they were reported to be interested in is Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
It was believed that the Red Devils may be open to parting ways with one of their academy prospects in an attempt to balance the books. This is likely also behind the Blues’ interest in Kobbie Mainoo.
Chelsea didn’t sign a new winger in January because of Estevao Willian
Other names were being mentioned as potential wingers to come in. Jamie Gittens was linked after his impressive individual campaign for Borussia Dortmund.
Many have accused the ownership of not being particularly clued up of the immediate issues at hand, and instead being focused on the future.
This has been shown by numerous young signings, however one player there is plenty of optimism over is Estevao Willian, brought in from Palmeiras.
The Brazil international is set to join up with the first team at the end of the season, and it seems as if he has been kept in mind when it comes to their plans for the next campaign.
According to the Mirror, the acquisition of Estevao is behind Chelsea not pulling the trigger on signing a new winger during the January transfer window.
Excitement over Chelsea’s ‘generational’ Estevao
The plan at Stamford Bridge is for the young winger to be a part of the first team as soon as next season. Chelsea think they have ‘hit the jackpot’ with the signing of Estevao.
David Ornstein was told that Estevao is a ‘generational’ talent, and he seems to be making steps to get ready for Premier League football already.
In the first few games of the new domestic season in Brazil, Estevao has shown a new level of physicality, winning far more of his duels than before.
The international winger is coming into one of the most physical leagues in the world, however is already proving that he can fit in without being outmuscled out of games.
