Release date: Monday, June 29, 2020, 10:38 am
Chelsea youngsters Billy Gilmour, Reece James, Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham would, according to Joe Cole, make £ 400m in today’s market if the club sold them.
Due to the lack of spending in the last few transfer windows, Frank Lampard had to rely on the club’s talent this season, as numerous young players had their chance on the team.
And they didn’t let Lampard down. Chelsea are currently top 4 in the Premier League, which is good enough to qualify for the Champions League if they can hold that position.
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Chelsea have added Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner to their ranks for next season, but it’s the progress of the club’s young players that means Lampard won’t have to overtake his squad this summer.
Cole told BT Sport: “[Connection with supporters] was definitely something in the club [that needed addressing].
“Obviously as a novel [Abramovich] was gone and we didn’t sign any players, I don’t think so [Maurizio] Sarri has ever really settled in the club.
“But then Frank came in, club legend, probably the best player who played for the club. The fans love him, so the fans are excited. The owners love him. He is good with the media.
“So Chelsea’s perception as a club has changed instantly, and you are connecting with the great young talents to include some of the best players we’ve seen in recent years.
“Your Billy Gilmours, your Reece James, Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham – suddenly there was about 300 to 400 million pounds of talent when you add up everything they will be worth in a few years.”
Cole added: “We say it week after week, but everything is moving in the right direction and only in the next phase will the right players be brought into this group who can influence it on the field in the right way.
“It will be difficult because there are some great players at Chelsea. It’s a big question to get players to get even better. “
