Industry expert rates Chelsea's chances of signing Premier League record-breaker this summer
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MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness said: “The famous Chelsea have been named again, but I just don’t see Chelsea doing that at the moment. I think they’re going to be stuck to selling rather than buying many this summer.“I don’t think he’s going to be leaving Bournemouth either now that there’s Champions League at stake as well.
I think he’s going to stay for another season, and he’s of an age where another season wouldn’t hurt in terms of his valuation.PlayersSeasonGoals scoredEli Kroupi Junior2025-2613Robbie Fowler1993-9412Robbie Keane1999-0012Kevin Gallen1994-9510“Bournemouth would love to give it a go in Europe. They’ve been a very attractive team to watch, unbeaten since January, it’s incredible, and I think he would want to stay with the squad that’s done so much.
“So I don’t expect him to be going anywhere. Of course, there’s going to be interest in a number of the Bournemouth players, but I just see them hanging on and keeping them together for next year.”Which other clubs are eyeing the Bournemouth star?Even if Xabi Alonso were desperate to bring Kroupi to Stamford Bridge this summer, it would be an extremely difficult challenge to persuade him that a move to West London is the best choice.Unlike Chelsea, the Cherries will be playing Europa League football after going 18 games unbeaten in the second half of the season, so there is an incentive for the player to stay at the Vitality Stadium.Football Insider does understand, however, that Kroupi is open to joining Man United, and given that the Red Devils have Champions League football, a switch to Old Trafford seems far more likely.Michael Carrick has done an incredible job, earning the manager role on a permanent basis, and he will be hoping that the hierarchy back him in the market with some big-name transfers this summer. 🦁 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Chelsea Insider Access Get the full story from Stamford Bridge and Cobham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from West London.