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Alfie Gilchrist approached by clubs in Saudi Arabia

Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed via X that Chelsea youngster Alfie Gilchrist, 21, is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

Apparently, the Blues defender has interest from multiple teams in England’s second tier. In addition, Saudi Arabian clubs have made approaches about signing the English talent, who’s viewed as a “strong profile fit” by Saudi Pro League officials.

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According to sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs, who was commenting on X, four Championship teams have registered an interest in Gilchrist.

Derby County, Watford, Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers are all said to be keen to agree a season-long loan deal.

As it stands, though, Chelsea officials are only prepared to give the green light to a sale, with Gilchrist´s asking price said to be £5m.

If Chelsea were to consider a loan later in the transfer window, they would require Gilchrist to extend his contract past 2026.

Given his homegrown status, Chelsea will ensure that Gilchrist does not leave on a free transfer in a little under 12 months time.

Gilchrist may recognise that he has little future at his boyhood club now that they have won the Club World Cup and that there are too many options at right-back.

As a result, compromises may have to be reached, even if Chelsea have to lower their valuation before the start of September.

Many Championship teams could opt against paying £5m for Gilchrist, yet others will take encouragement from the player having established himself as first choice in a team that competed for automatic promotion through last season.