Chelsea defender approached by Saudi Pro League clubs | OneFootball

Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist has been approached multiple Championship and Saudi Pro League clubs.

Gilchrist is set to leave Chelsea on a permanent deal this summer after spending last season on loan at Sheffield United.

The academy graduate is open to an exit with several sides in England and abroad interested in a deal.

A number of Championship clubs have approached Chelsea over a deal for the 21-year-old, while surprise interest has emerged from Saudi Arabia.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed Saudi sides are interested in Gilchrist with the defender viewed as a ‘strong profile fit by Saudi Pro League officials’.

Gilchrist made 32 appearances on loan at Sheffield United last season, as the Blades reached the Championship play-off final.

He had made 17 senior appearances for Chelsea the previous season, earning the club’s Academy Player of the Season award for 2024.

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