Celtic are reportedly keen on signing out-of-favour Chelsea midfielders Carney Chukwuemeka and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Carney Chukwuemeka and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have struggled for regular game time at Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see if the West London club are ready to sanction their departure. According to a report by Football Insider, Celtic are looking to pull off a double swoop.
Chukwuemeka has been linked with other European clubs as well, and it remains to be seen whether Celtic can agree on a deal with Chelsea quickly. The Englishman is highly rated across Europe, and he could develop into an important player for the Scottish outfit in the near future.
On the other hand, Dewsbury-Hall joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window, and he was expected to establish himself as a key player for the club. The Englishman was an important member of the starting lineup under Enzo Maresca at Leicester City.
When Dewsbury-Hall was re-united with the Italian manager at Stamford Bridge, very few would have expected him to struggle for game time. It seems that he is not a key option for Maresca anymore, and it would be ideal for the player to move on.
A move to Scotland could be an interesting opportunity for the player. Dewsbury-Hall will add goals and creativity to the Celtic midfield, and he could improve them immensely. The English midfielder has shown his quality with the Foxes before joining Chelsea, and there is no doubt that he can be a quality addition for the right team.
Chelsea need midfield additions
Chelsea need to improve their squad during the January transfer window if they want to launch a title challenge. It will be interesting to see if they decide to get rid of some of their fringe players in order to bring in the right additions.
It is fair to assume that Chelsea will have to be reasonable with their demands for the moves to go through. Celtic have limited finances, and they will not be able to pay a premium for the two midfielders.
Chukwuemeka would be a quality long-term investment for the Scottish outfit, and they could nurture him into a star. On the other hand, Dewsbury-Hall is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to hit the ground running and transform Celtic in the middle of the park.