Alfie Gilchrist Set For Loan Move After Signing New Deal At Stamford Bridge—-Fabrizio Romano confirms that Chelsea are set to take a decision to send one of their breakout stars of the 2023/24 season on loan next term, potentially having a knock-on effect on the future of Reece James.

Alfie Gilchrist has come through the Blues’ academy system to play 12 matches for the first team this season, including six Premier League appearances.

The fierce right back has featured only off the bench, there has been Exhilaration over his prospects of making it big at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have decided to to send him out on loan in the summer of 2024, Romano confirmed with the Daily Briefing.

Gilchrist signed a new contract with Chelsea on Tuesday, but that was simply a ploy to ensure his long-term future is at the club as the Blues see him as an important player in the years ahead.

“That’s why the West London club wanted to make sure his contract situation was 100% sorted with a good salary and why they decided to proceed with offering Gilchrist a new deal. The player is super happy about this latest contract as he loves Chelsea and will try to make steps forward within the club over the coming years,” Romano says.

Gilchrist’s future is likely to stay if James decide to move abroad as he’s always been link with a move to Real Madrid and PSG are also rumoured to be closely watching his situation at the Bridge.

Rumour has it that Chelsea have taken the decision to sell James due to his status as an academy player who can help them with regards to Financial Fair Play.

Equally, the England international has frequently been injured this season while his understudy Malo Gusto has been one of the club’s star performers this term.

Thecloudngr, has report that James does not want to depart, despite interest from PSG. Under contract until 2028, Chelsea cannot force him out, and should the defender get his way, it would be a logical decision for third-choice right-back Gilchrist to be loaned out.

With Chelsea bracing themselves for this eventuality, it suggests that they do not expect James to leave.