William Gallas urges former club Chelsea to sign two Man United stars this summer… and delivers verdict on whether the Blues should sell homegrown talents Reece James and Conor Gallagher
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has urged his former club to sign two Manchester United players this summer. According to him, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford could be good options for Chelsea as they are quality players. Gallas feels that Chelsea, being a team of young players, could benefit from the leadership qualities of Fernandes to get through certain periods.
Both Fernandes and Rashford have long-term contracts at Old Trafford. However, they have failed to hit the heights of previous years, with Manchester United currently sitting sixth in the table and looking unlikely to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Despite this, Gallas still thinks they could make an impact at Chelsea.
Gallas has also delivered his verdict on the futures of Reece James and Conor Gallagher. Reports have emerged that Chelsea are open to selling both homegrown talents this summer to ensure they comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules. However, Gallas believes that Chelsea must keep hold of their club captain Reece James this summer, as players who have come through the academy and have that identity are vital members of the squad moving forward. Even though James is often injured, Gallas insists that Chelsea should keep him. The same goes for Conor Gallagher, who Gallas has urged his former club not to sell.
In terms of Chelsea’s overall performance, the Blues have had another disappointing campaign, currently sitting ninth in the Premier League and in danger of missing out on European football for the second straight year. Despite this, Chelsea have not been afraid to splash the cash, spending over £1bn since Todd Boehly took charge in 2022, and have largely focused on bringing in young players who can develop at Stamford Bridge.
In conclusion, William Gallas believes that Chelsea could benefit from signing two Manchester United players this summer, namely Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. He also insists that Chelsea should keep hold of their club captain Reece James and midfielder Conor Gallagher, as they are vital members of the squad moving forward.