There has been a twist in the situation regarding Billy Gilmour's future thanks to a change of heart from Chelsea's owners.
Young midfielder Gilmour looked set to stay at Stamford Bridge due to their reluctance to let him go and also the club's midfield issues, despite manager Thomas Tuchel being willing to sanction his departure.
But they have softened their stance and accepted a bid of around £9 million from Brighton for the Scottish midfielder.
Gilmour joined Chelsea from Rangers and broke into the first team under Frank Lampard in 2019, standing out in early man-of-the-match performances against Liverpool and Everton.
He has found opportunities less forthcoming under Thomas Tuchel and spent last season on loan at Norwich.
The 21-year-old has made just 11 Premier League appearances for the Blues in three years, but has been a regular for Scotland since making his debut last year.
Any agreement over Gilmour comes as something of a surprise given Chelsea's current midfield situation.
They were without N'Golo Kante through injury and Conor Gallagher through suspension for their 2-1 loss to Southampton on Tuesday night, and their interest in Ajax star Edson Alvarez looks to be heading nowhere.
If no one new is brought in tonight then it could be a long few months for Thomas Tuchel's side, who are currently languishing in ninth place.
Chelsea are next in action against West Ham on Saturday.
ElijahTainNmaHowe
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Tuchel doesn't sell or buy players. Is Tuchel the sporting director or the owner of the club? Clowns everywhere 🤡
stupid people who doesn't know anything about football, will not shut up their stupid mouths when people who can analyst the game are expressing their opinions. Are you aware now that Thomas Tuchle has been sacked, because of his useless decisions on players sale and buying. didn't I say this could be his last season because of those nonsense decisions? so you and I , who is the clown 🤡 now?
Zecbcdkty
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Are this people mad?..... Gilmour is like a younger kante. why sell him?
Caddeitz
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He won man of the match against Liverpool and Everton last two season. Now, Tuchel is repeating the same mistake Mourinho did. Why not sell Jorginho?
Sabaclmno
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I don't know if TT will get these comments
lowikopyz
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👎👎👎👎👎👎😭😭😭
Badbdlstyz
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selling future prayers and keeping old prayers. sell mount and James join, Chelsea manager is confused now
kceecakes
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I'm so sorry to say this but TTT won't last now I'm seeing reason with PSG for sacking him...ohhhh I miss Abrahamovic
you're very stupid when did u started watching football. FOOL
pawcdkly
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Tomas he is not fair he was suppose to let the boy stay he is good that's why we're losing that much.........
tommytee966
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all of you blaming the coach here know nothing about football....what was his performance last season..so u turn chelsea to a team like aston villa ...he need to go for his future and don't also forget there are number of players to register
Chelsea2theBone
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wtf
Beaclmnpu
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TT you are mad I see
Gresham
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Tammy, Tomori, Zouma, now Gilmour.. and spending 250m+ .. seriously mad stratergy😬😬
How well are you trained in football coaching and how well are experienced? tell us so that we can compare you and Tuchel.
tozaimnrsz
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TT should be sack
vewciknp
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TT u don't have mind
Riteiklu
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Tuchel killing Chelsea then he runs away. Brighton know very well they'll sell the save Gilmore to us next summer @ £45m. They're in business not transfer
Kehioptu
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this one is more than madness
Kehioptu
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eiii is this man serious at all
Timdikmoy
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this is a really a bad idea. this guy was fire under Lampard and he was ok in Norwich just that the club was too small to be noticed in epl. sad to 😭 hear. he's only a teen and nobody knows what the future holds for him. he has one of the rare qualities of fabregas and sure better than Jorginho. All he needs is TIME.
Wueaclmnsu
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they should give him chance to play... because his good more than Gallagher
Kotcekruz
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FAKE!!!
pozcinpru
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buy back has to be included
Moe-Km
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did you read the article at all or you need someone to interpret it to you? it is not loan move but permanent deal for just 9m with no clause or buyback option
so what ?? there are alot of high potential players coming out of Cobham. not all of them will be able to break through into the first team. people need to realize that we can't keep all our academy players. Gilmour is a great player but he hasn't shown the signs that would qualify him for first team at Chelsea. Chelsea can't afford to develop all those players and as I mentioned in my comment, for many of those players loan hasn't been the answer because their mindset would be that they're only there temporarily. This move is good for Gilmour. He can become the player at his top potential there but can't do that at Chelsea
pozcinpru
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tuchel is crazy how do you let the boy go when we have injuries
Tupbeior
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then it was the experience of Jose morino that led to selling debrune to Chelsea,s disaster?
niobdelopz
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selling is not a big issue but £9million 🤭🤭
Vomdeknt
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he will come back to bite us in the ass like KDB and SALAH
hekklmsy
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pure madness
Billigeti
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£9million? this is nonsense
Nisbelorz
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Mr TT I hope you know what you are doing 👀
FabbyReed
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Come-on Chelsea fans we need to sell players all the players are good but the coach has his own plans allow him build his team. Most of these players he met them in chelsea they might not suit is style every coach has their choice and method let's respect him till he's no longer the coach and let's welcome new comer and wish those going well. Up Chelsea
Gresham
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Everyone here saying crap about Tuchel deciding to sell Gilmore, tell me something. What is your football coaching experience and knowledge? how match is it that you think you can outsmart the Chelsea manager decisions? tell me.
Tupbeior
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OLORI BURUKU TT ONBA CHELSEA
blueLion01
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my God!!another big mistake!
bezabceilu
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don't sell him
bezabceilu
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are they selling him or is he going for loan
bezabceilu
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don't try this please let go on loan only.
Fawanpsz
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This is a bad idea. The guy is still developing but he's better. Perhaps onloan
bozckory
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please wake me up from sleep Gilmour 9m
WFurthado
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Tammy, Tomori, Zouma, now Gilmour.. and spending 250m+ .. seriously mad stratergy😬😬
fozmrstuz
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please TT is not the owner of Chelsea.
u are a fool, don't u know it the Coach that allows a player to be sold or signed?
sinabilt
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Mr .gay man 👨
fozmrstuz
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please tuchel is not the owner of Chelsea
He approves the sales and signings before they are carried out learn more
Mitaklpst
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Hope we won't get to buy him 90million tomorrow? Chelsea no sabi business
bahheh
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is he going on loan for £9 million or what?
permanent deal bro that's fkng sad as a cfc fan
wuwcpu
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Chelsea are business people they work for profit and turn their money Chelsea will end up relegation zone
Manuelm200
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Tuchel doesn't sell or buy players. Is Tuchel the sporting director or the owner of the club? You clowns 🤡
You know what, I can't edit my comment on this app so you know what let's just forget about it
fozmrstuz
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Why? is TT okay mentally? why hate some players and favour others? Enemy of progress
Hidcdiostz
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is he going on loan for £9 million or what?
viwadeikpz
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Don’t mind them he is good but just another version of Jorginho and also he said he wants to leave so why keep him who is he going to bench if all of them are fit he can’t even bench Gallagher
Thank you I really wish some chelsea fan will just have sense… Tuchel was the best manager for them when he first arrive,,, they’re seeing him as clueless manager now…🤦🏾♂️