Chelsea is in advanced talks to sign U.S. left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United, aiming first to use their ownership at Strasbourg as grounds for development before making a Premier League debut
Chelsea are closing in on an addition to their squad, with advanced talks underway to sign United States international left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United. While nothing has been finalised yet, reports suggest Wiley could first develop at Strasbourg before joining the Blues.
At just 19 years old, Wiley has already made a significant mark in Major League Soccer. After joining Atlanta United‘s academy in 2016, he earned 81 first-team appearances for Atlanta United and two senior international caps for the USA.
Chelsea’s transfer strategy for the summer of 2024 is likely to continue the same divisive trend which has seen the club splash out big money on numerous young players since being taken over by Clearlake Capital and appointing Todd Boehly as chairman. But, to ensure compliance with financial regulations and create space for these new additions, the club must offload players like Ian Maatsen, who has completed a move to Aston Villa, and Omari Hutchinson, who is poised to complete a permanent move to Ipswich Town.
The club is eyeing a striker, a goalkeeper, and a left-back, with Wiley being a perfect fit for their vision. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are in advanced…
