Conor Gallagher’s potential departure from Chelsea this summer has been a topic of ongoing discussion, with reports suggesting that the club may be looking to sell him. Despite his consistent presence in Premier League matches and occasional captaincy duties, it appears that Gallagher may not have a long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
Last summer, Chelsea bolstered their midfield options with signings like Moises Caicedo, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Romeo Lavia. Additionally, there are internal candidates such as Cole Palmer, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Christopher Nkunku who could potentially fill Gallagher’s position in the midfield.
Rumors suggest that Chelsea is considering further midfield reinforcements, with Bruno Guimaraes, Frenkie de Jong, and Vitinha from Paris Saint-Germain being mentioned as potential targets. However, acquiring Vitinha might not be the wisest decision for Chelsea, despite his skillfulness.
Chelsea already invested heavily in midfield talents like Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, and adding another smaller midfielder like Vitinha may not address their needs, especially considering their lack of aerial prowess. While players like Ugochukwu could potentially rectify this issue, they may not be ready to displace Fernandez or Caicedo yet.
Furthermore, Chelsea’s midfield lineup is already strong, with the likes of Fernandez, Caicedo, Lavia, Ugochukwu, and Chukwuemeka, along with versatile options like Palmer and Nkunku. Instead of spending on another midfielder like Vitinha, Chelsea could prioritize investing in their medical department to address recurring injury concerns and also look to strengthen other areas like the left-back position and acquiring a top-notch striker.
Signing Vitinha would not only be an unnecessary expense but also indicative of Chelsea repeating past transfer mistakes by oversaturating one position while neglecting other crucial areas on the pitch.