Chelsea's Double Plan for Midfield Reinforcements

Chelsea is actively working to strengthen their midfield during the summer transfer window, with plans to sign two new players while potentially losing two of their current squad members, a move that could also impact Arsenal and Manchester United's activities in the market.

According to 'CaughtOffside', Chelsea is targeting Bournemouth's Alex Scott as a potential replacement for Andre Santos, while Adam Wharton remains a priority for the club if Enzo Fernandez departs this summer.

The report added that Chelsea also wanted to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, but the failure to agree on a fee has led the club to explore other options.

It was noted that Chelsea has been monitoring Alex Scott for some time, having tracked his performance throughout the season, but Bournemouth currently has no intention of letting the player go and has offered him a new contract, making a deal difficult at this time.

In related news, Andre Santos's future remains of interest to several clubs, with reports confirming that Manchester United has inquired about the player's situation and made initial contact with his representatives, although no official offer has been made yet. Chelsea is open to selling the Brazilian midfielder if a suitable offer comes in.

The report indicated that any move for Adam Wharton will be contingent on Enzo Fernandez's departure, while Chelsea's management continues to evaluate all available options to reshape their midfield ahead of the new season.