Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is reportedly set to join Southampton on a season-long loan. According to sources, the 20-year-old will be sent out to gain more playing time, as new manager Enzo Maresca looks to trim down his squad.
Ugochukwu signed for Chelsea last summer from Rennes for a £23.5m fee and made 13 appearances under Mauricio Pochettino last season. However, he missed most of the second half of the campaign due to a hamstring injury, returning only for the final few games.
This loan move will provide Ugochukwu with an opportunity to gain more experience and playing time, which will be beneficial for his development as a player. Southampton will likely benefit from his skills and energy on the field, and this move could be a win-win for both parties.
In other news, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Victor Osimhen not to leave Napoli for Chelsea this summer, stating that it could harm his career. Osimhen has been linked to Chelsea, but Ayodele believes that he should stay at Napoli to continue growing as a player.