Championship club interested in summer move for Chelsea’s forgotten £8.5m man | OneFootball

Watford are keen to sign Chelsea left back Caleb Wiley on another loan deal this summer, but other clubs are interested according to reports.

The Blues are once again set for another busy summer and could look to sell as many as seven or eight players in order to fund their business.

Chelsea face a critical window with the club looking to sign a striker, centre back and right footed attacker to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Watford keen on Wiley loan deal

Whilst incomings are vital this summer the Blues also need to sort loan deals for a number of their talented youngsters.

Wiley falls into that category and Chelsea signed the 20-year-old last summer from Atlanta for £8.5m before joining Strasbourg on loan.

Wiley has earned three caps for the United States. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The United States international was recalled from the French Club in January before joining Championship outfit Watford in February.

Wiley made ten appearances for the Hornets and West London Sport have reported they are keen on another loan deal for the left back next season, whilst several other clubs have shown interest in the American.

You would imagine it’s likely Wiley will go on loan again, although Chelsea do need cover for Marc Cucurella, but it’s hard to see Wiley filling that role next season.

Chelsea target Hato

A lack of an alternative for Cucurella is an issue that must be addressed this summer, as the Spaniard is currently the only left back in the squad.

Ishe Samuels-Smith signed a new contract last month, and Chelsea could look to give the youngster a chance, although he’s yet to make an appearance for the club.

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Renato Veiga, who filled that role over the first half of the season is likely to leave having joined Juventus on loan in January.

Chelsea have identified Ajax’s Jorrel Hato as a target and it’s believed they are strongly considering a move for the 19-year-old who’s also attracting interest from Liverpool.