Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has fallen down the pecking order at the club and must leave to play regularly.
Although the Premier League transfer window has closed, he could still join other European leagues where the transfer window remains open for a few weeks. According to a report by give me sportthe 27-year-old defender has been offered to Turkish side Fenerbahce.
They are looking for a quality replacement for Ferdi Kadioglu, who joined Brighton and Hove Albion at the start of the summer. The Turkish team is coached by former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to take the option to sign Chilwell.
The 27-year-old is certainly a quality player and could be an excellent signing for them. Needs regular game time to regain form and confidence. If he can return to his best, he could be an asset to the Turkish club.
Can Mourinho’s influence help seal Chilwell’s transfer?
Also, it could be easy for Fenerbahce to negotiate a deal with Chelsea, especially with Mourinho at the helm. The Portuguese manager has strong links to the London club and it remains to be seen if he can get the deal done.
There have been rumors that the player could be allowed to leave on loan if a permanent deal cannot be agreed. It will be necessary to see how the situation evolves. Ideally, Chelsea will look to get the £200,000 a week defender of his books.
If the England international can impress during his loan spell at the Turkish club, Chelsea will be able to sell him for a substantial amount of money next summer. Marc Cucurella is currently the club’s first choice, and Renato Veiga will be his replacement.
Chilwell is the third option left at Chelsea now, and it would make sense for him to move on.
