Chelsea look set to lose one of their brightest young stars, who wants away from Stamford Bridge after growing frustrated at a lack of opportunities
(Image credit: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Chelsea look set to lose midfield starlet Billy Gilmour to Brighton and Hove Albion before the summer transfer window closes.
That is according to various sources, including the Guardian. Gilmour is considered one of the most talented young players at Stamford Bridge, but has grown frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities at Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel.
(Image credit: PA)
Scotland International Gilmour, 21, spent last season on loan at relegated Norwich City, a move which few fans saw as helpful in the playmaker's development. Gilmour's skillset is better suited to a team that can dominate possession and he was quickly sidelined by former Canaries boss Daniel Farke.
Gilmour joined Chelsea from Rangers in 2017 and spent two years in the academy before being offered a professional contract. He broke into the first team under Frank Lampard in the 2019/20 season, and was hailed by pundits as a future star. However, after failing to impress on loan last season, it is thought the Blues are ready to cash in on a player who is believed to have stalled in his development.
Brighton could be seen as an ideal destination for the player, given manager Graham Potter's possession-first philosophy and the Seagulls' strong start to the season. Brighton currently sit fourth in the table after taking 10 points from their opening five fixtures of the campaign.
Ed is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, he’s been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngster’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegan’s playing career.
