Which midfielder should Chelsea buy? Is Sergio Reguiln or Ben Chilwell better for the club? This debate will continue until one player is sold. Chelsea are reportedly interested in both players. Chilwell, 27, is the more experienced option and Chelsea will want to get the most out of him. Reguiln, meanwhile, is much younger and is still just a youngster.
Ben Chilwell
Both Chelsea and Leicester City have been linked with the signing of Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell. Although he is under contract until 2024, Chelsea are close to a deal with Leicester. Sky Sports reports that a deal could be announced this weekend. Chelsea must be quick to secure a player of his calibre, otherwise they risk wasting money on someone who won’t improve their squad.
Despite the interest from top clubs, Chelsea are unlikely to land Ben Chilwell, even though they were slammed with a PS80million bid from Leicester. But Chelsea have also been linked with a transfer for Sevilla’s Sergio Reguilon. Manchester United are said to be interested in the player and could prove to be a blessing in disguise for Chelsea fans.
There are several factors that could affect Chelsea’s attempt to sign Leicester City’s left back. Leicester are expected to demand a World record fee for Ben Chilwell. However, the Premier League side’s recent coronavirus pandemic means that Chelsea must be aware of the financial implications of selling a player for a record fee. However, the Premier League club has not yet decided what they are going to do with Ben Chilwell, so the club should keep their options open.
Leicester have also lowered their asking price for Chilwell to PS50m, which means Chelsea must pay around PS60m for the midfielder. If Chelsea don’t buy Ben Chilwell, they will have to look elsewhere next summer. Chilwell is already out of contract with Leicester and will need to undergo an injury specialist’s assessment before he can be signed. After all, Chelsea wouldn’t want to sign a player who is injured and could end up in a wheelchair.
The club would be wise to sign Ben Chilwell but should also consider signing Reguilon instead. The defender has great skills and is more than capable of making a difference on the pitch. Chelsea could bring him on loan with a buy-back clause, just like the Spanish side did with Mateo Kovacic. While the transfer fee would be low, it would be risky as Real Madrid might want to buy back the player.
While Chelsea have a few other left-back options, Chilwell is a solid choice. However, there have been rumours of a move for Reguilon as well. The club can’t afford to lose a defender as good as Chilwell. Chilwell could go to a big club in search of a top-class full-back. If the latter option is unsuitable, Chelsea will be unable to make a deal with Chilwell.
Although Leicester City want PS80 million for the England international, the Blues have already spent PS90 million on Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner. The Spaniard’s quality will only improve as Chelsea aim to make the title challenge. If they don’t sell Reguilon, they’ll have to settle for Reguilon, who’s already highly rated by Real Madrid.
Reguilon may be a better fit for Chelsea than Chilwell, but that would require the Spanish club to sell Marcos Alonso. If Reguilon is successful at Chelsea, it would mean a significant increase in Chelsea’s market value for left-backs. If Chilwell and Reguilon were to join forces, it would make sense for both players to leave Emerson at the end of the season.
Sergio Reguilon
Both Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with the Spanish full-back, with the former attracting interest from both clubs. Having spent last season on loan at Sevilla, the 24-year-old impressed for the Spanish side under Julen Lopetegui. However, it is unclear whether he will feature in Zinedine Zidane’s plans, with Ferland Mendy and Sergio ahead of him in the pecking order.
In terms of left-backs, Chelsea have been linked with Ben Chilwell, despite having failed to convince Leicester City to sell Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri. However, it’s not as simple as that, with a PS80 million valuation, Chelsea may want to look elsewhere for the left-back. Other clubs interested in Reguilon include Nicolas Tagliafico, Alex Telles and Marc Cucurella. According to reports, Chelsea are a favorite for the left-back, with Real Madrid and Napoli also reportedly interested.
Despite the potential problems with Chilwell’s fitness, there are many other options available to the Blues. Reguilon is a good option for a club in the 3-4-2-1 system, and the Spaniard’s high dribbling rating is an excellent choice to replace the ailing Marcos Alonso. However, Chelsea’s selection problems are not insurmountable, and spending money on a player other than Chilwell might lead to selection issues down the line.
Which one should Chelsea buy? Which of the two is more valuable to Chelsea? Obviously, Chilwell is better defensively, but Reguilon is a better dribbler and a more versatile player. If Chelsea do buy one of them, they should do it for the dribbler. However, Reguilon’s versatility may be a bigger attraction for the club.
While Chelsea have already signed Chilwell, they could have made a much better acquisition in Reguilon. The Spaniard’s statistics show that Reguilon has a better offensive season than Chilwell. He attempts more shots per game, makes more key passes, and enjoys more successful dribblings. Plus, he is a more experienced Premier League player and knows what it takes to play in the top flight.
Ultimately, it is up to the Chelsea fans to decide who is the better player. Reguilon has more offensive skills and has been more effective at attacking, while Chilwell is more reliable defensively. Chilwell also tends to make more clearances. So which one should Chelsea buy? There’s no easy answer, but both players have good potential to improve the team. And with Chilwell, Chelsea can get some good reinforcements for their midfield.
If you’re looking for a replacement for Marcos Alonso, Digne is a good option. His contract with Everton expires in 2025, and Chelsea would be happy to pay EUR25 million. However, Everton are holding out on EUR35m. Hence, signing Digne would make sense if Chelsea were to pay PS20 million for him. Once Chilwell is fully fit, Digne is likely to accept a second-fiddle role in the team.
Despite the injury to Marcos Alonso, Chelsea have been able to start eight matches without Chilwell. This means that Alonso cannot play every game and hasn’t been the most impressive. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Saul Niguez have had opportunities to impress on the left wing. While Christian Pulisic is an option, it doesn’t seem to offer Chelsea the answer to the wing position.
