Sam Allardyce names player he believes “might be” at Chelsea next season

Sam Allardyce names player he believes “might be” at Chelsea next season Former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce believes Elliot Anderson would be a great signing for Chelsea this summer. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE The Blues had a quiet January, but are expected to be busy this summer, with a number of positions in the squad needing to be filled.

Chelsea are believed to still be in the market for a centre back, whilst they are reportedly keen to add another midfielder and attacker. Sam Allardyce thinks Elliot Anderson would be great for Chelsea Chelsea’s plans could be impacted by whether they finish in the top five and can offer Champions League football to potential new signings. The Blues are currently sixth, and embroiled in a fierce race with both Liverpool and Aston Villa, with just eight games left.

A new midfielder is said to be a priority as the Blues look to ease the burden on both Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Chelsea have been linked with both Anderson and Adam Wharton, and Allardyce thinks the Nottingham Forest star would be a great signing. “He might be at Chelsea,” he told The Tippy Tappy Football Podcast.

“He’s a good age for the Chelsea boys, he’s in their category, young and talented. ” Anderson is likely to have interest from a number of clubs, and is set to play a key role for England at World Cup this summer. Doubts emerging over Enzo Fernandez future Whilst the Blues are said to be in the market for a new midfielder, there are now doubts over the future of Fernandez.