Fabrizio Romano reveals Chelsea loan as Man City swoop planned

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has made a slightly surprising revelation regarding Chelsea Football Club. A promising player is now expected to go out on loan. It was previously assumed that the Brazilian prospect would be a part of Enzo Maresca's current Blues squad. Alas, that is apparently not the case if you believe the footballing oracle.

Meanwhile the west London outfit are reportedly planning an interesting Premier League swoop. Will EPL rivals Manchester City lose another promising player to CFC due to the promise of extra top-flight playing time? We all witnessed and admired what Cole Palmer achieved in next to no time at all. Will Oscar Bobb be able to replicate that influence if he does indeed come to Stamford Bridge?

Supposed Chelsea target Oscar Bobb has such amazing potential

I wonder if everyone reading this can recall the simply amazing impact Bobb had on Man City's vital win at Newcastle United last season. What a moment. He is a class act, and may develop into a consistent match influencer and difference-maker.

If you didn't see the momentous and important goal, allow me to briefly explain. Playmaker extraordinaire Kevin De Bruyne picked out Bobb on the wing. The up-and-coming City man had markers around him but used a glue-like first touch to create space beautifully. Instead of attempting to feed a senior attacking teammate, or fluster his lines and misplace a pass, he bamboozled the Magpies goalkeeper. The wonderful left-foot-right-foot manoeuvre enabled him to slot home.

If the Norwegian can provide even a glimmer of that inspiration from the substitute's bench for Chels, he'd be a welcome addition. So, what's being said about Chels' admiration for the latest remarkable Pep Guardiola disciple?

In the know Chelsea reporter Simon Phillips says the 21-year-old is in fact a Joe Shields (co-director of Blues recruitment and talent) target. It is said that Bobb's happiness at Etihad Stadium may be tested this preseason. As I implied before, this potential transfer has The Pride of London's total support.

Fabrizio Romano on Andrey Santos

Further Chelsea gossip has emerged this weekend. I suppose you can't really describe Romano declarations as hearsay, to be fair. But, regardless, let's hear what the Italian said on Saturday evening.

Ultimately the report solely focused on Santos. The midfielder, 20, is thought to be highly regarded at the Bridge, as confirmed by Romano. However, he will not be involved in first team proceedings under Maresca yet:

"Andrey Santos will return to Strasbourg on loan after going on US tour with Chelsea, deal done"

- Romano