Alfie Gilchrist has emerged as the breakout star in the Chelsea squad this season after Mauricio Pochettino called him up from the youth sector.
Now, as per the Evening Standard, his recent performances have compelled the Blues to keep him around the first-team squad for the rest of the season.
Gilchrist is attracting interest from clubs who want to sign him on loan until the end of the campaign, but Chelsea want to keep him around due to injuries in the squad.
The defender has been played as a right-back in a few games by Mauricio Pochettino and was impressive in his first start at the senior level in the 4-0 win over Preston North End.
Even though Gilchrist is unavailable for transfer, Chelsea are ready to approve loan moves for some youth players before the January transfer window opens.
Goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom could potentially leave on loan and has interest from clubs in Scandinavia. Chelsea are also open to selling the Finnish youngster, who has six months on his contract.
Chelsea’s academy defenders Dylan Williams and Zak Sturge are have both been made available to sign on loan until the end of the season.
