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Chelsea reportedly favour selling Super Eagles prospect permanently, rejecting loan offers despite Premier League and La Liga interest.
Chelsea are reportedly seeking a permanent sale for midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, despite interest from Premier League and LaLiga clubs for a loan deal.
Ugochukwu, who joined Chelsea from Rennes in 2023 on a seven-year contract, was initially seen as a future first-team regular.
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However, injuries limited him during his first season, leading to a loan spell at Southampton for the 2024-25 campaign.
Ugochukwu offers to be rejected
Despite Saints’ Premier League relegation, the 21-year-old Frenchman made 26 Premier League appearances, maintaining his reputation.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea officials are now unwilling to entertain further loan proposals, instead prioritising a sale to recoup as much of the £23 million they paid for him.
The reported move aligns with Chelsea's need for player sales to meet UEFA financial regulations.
Valencia and several Premier League teams are reportedly interested in a loan, presumably for the upcoming season, but these clubs may be disappointed by the Premier League club’s stance.
What’s next for Chelsea?
Chelsea will face Fluminense in the semi-final, where they will be reunited with former centre-back Thiago Silva, for a place in the final.
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