Christian Pulisic is poised to lead a Chelsea summer transfer exodus, following a rollercoaster season for the American international. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a stellar campaign under Thomas Tuchel, playing an integral role in the German boss’s top four Premier League finish and FA Cup triumph.
The former Borussia Dortmund player has been one of the Blues’ star performers this season, scoring six goals and providing nine assists in all competitions – and his performances have attracted serious attention from across Europe. Reports suggest that both Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in signing Pulisic, while Bayern Munich have reportedly offered Chelsea defender David Alaba as part of any potential deal to secure his services.
The USMNT jersey wearer has undoubtedly been one of the standout players during Chelsea’s successful season under Tuchel, however his future at Stamford Bridge appears uncertain. With the Blues likely to be operating on a reduced budget this summer amid Financial Fair Play constraints, they could be forced to sell some of their prized assets – with Pulisic at the top of that list.
Chelsea have already sanctioned a huge £220 million spend on new signings since Roman Abramovich took over 17 years ago – but with UEFA now tightening up its regulations concerning Financial Fair Play, it seems unlikely that they will be able to continue spending like this in the future. Therefore, if they want to keep hold of Pulisic then it is likely that they will have to sell some of their other stars this summer.
The Blues are expected to make some big decisions over who stays and who goes ahead of next season – but they would need to receive an offer that meets their valuation of Pulisic before letting him go. It is reported that Chelsea value him at around £70m – which could prove too much for any potential suitors given their current financial situation.
However if there is enough interest from clubs such as Manchester United or Bayern Munich then it could become increasingly difficult for the Blues to resist offers for one of their best players. Given his importance to both club and country though, it would certainly be a shame if he was allowed to move away this summer without fulfilling his potential at Stamford Bridge first.
Only time will tell whether Pulisic stays or goes this summer, but if he does decide to leave then it would be a huge blow for both Chelsea and the USMNT. The American star has shown that he can compete at the highest level, and his departure would leave a significant hole in both teams’ ranks.
Whatever happens, it looks set to be a critical summer for Christian Pulisic and his future in the game.
So stay tuned for updates on the situation as we approach the summer transfer window. With Chelsea under Financial Fair Play constraints and many clubs already interested in his services, this could be one of the most intriguing transfer sagas of the summer.