Is Chelsea's Nigeria-Eligible Striker Set For Another Inevitable Loan Deal?

Published: June 06, 2019

Chelsea are presently ineligible to sign new players in the ongoing transfer window as result of the two-window transfer ban imposed on them by FIFA.

Nonetheless, the Blues fans will see new at least one new face in the team in August as they managed to complete Christian Pulisic's signature before the ban.

Pulisic's presence at Stamford Bridge means the Blues can count on the USA star, Olivier Giroud and Pedro in the upcoming season.

It is yet to be seen if Abraham will be loaned to fellow Premier League club before the start of next season.

Should the England U21 international remain at the West London club, academy product Ike Ugbo could be sent out on another loan.

The 20-year-old striker is yet to make his Premier League debut for the Blues but has tasted first-team action for Championship and League One clubs.

The Nigeria-eligible striker was sent on loan to Scunthorpe United during the just concluded season, and he featured in 15 league games, scoring just one goal in the process.

There is no rumor surrounding the youngster's future as at the time of this report. However, it is believed that Ugbo will get a perfect suitor before the close of the transfer window.

Ibukun Italoye

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