Chelsea are in sophisticated talks to indicator left-again Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United.
The offer for the 19-calendar year-old is not however carried out, however.
Wiley has been twice capped by the senior United States aspect considering that producing his debut final yr. He is not in Gregg Berhalter’s squad for the ongoing Copa The usa but was named in the U.S. pre-Olympic roster at the stop of May well.
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Wiley has played 81 times for Atlanta since creating his senior debut in 2022. This season, he has started off all but 1 of their 19 MLS fixtures.
Chelsea have been incredibly active in targeting youthful players at the commence of the summer transfer window. The Premier League aspect have presently introduced in Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa and look established to insert Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino and Barcelona striker Marc Guiu.
They have also made an present to signal Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City and have held talks above the potential signing of Canada international Jonathan David. In terms of outgoings, complete-back again Ian Maatsen has joined Aston Villa and winger Omari Hutchinson is close to rejoining Ipswich City in a permanent offer.
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