Chelsea Midfielder Omari Kellyman Considering January Loan

Chelsea midfielder Omari Kellyman is reportedly receptive to a potential loan transfer during the January window. The 19-year-old Kellyman has yet to feature for Enzo Maresca’s senior squad since his £19 million transfer from Aston Villa this past summer. Despite an initial period at Chelsea marred by injuries, the England Under-19 international is now evaluating various loan opportunities, with a specific interest in clubs within the Championship, as his return to fitness approaches. The England Under-20 international is nearing his comeback from a hamstring injury that he suffered in September. He aims to increase his tally of two under-21s appearances by playing against either Newcastle or Bournemouth in upcoming matches, prior to the opening of the January transfer window. Before his move in the summer, Kellyman had made six senior team appearances for Aston Villa. Other players, including Ben Chilwell, Deivid Washington, and Harvey Vale, are also potential departures from Stamford Bridge in January.