Deportivo La Coruña possesses a rising star in 22-year-old Yeremay Hernández. After catching the attention of European scouts last season in the Primera RFEF, Yeremay has continued to shine in Segunda since Deportivo’s promotion.
A host of clubs are eager to secure Yeremay’s signature, with Chelsea among them. The Blues have reportedly submitted an offer of €10 million plus bonuses and are prepared to include one of their academy players in the deal.
However, Deportivo’s Sporting Director has stated, as reported by Marca, that “we are clear, he only leaves if they pay the release clause.” Yeremay’s release clause is believed to be €20 million.
Should Chelsea acquire him, their plan is to loan him to RC Strasbourg in France. Meanwhile, AC Milan, Newcastle United, and Manchester City are also showing interest. Las Palmas, eager to bring Yeremay back to the Canary Islands, might struggle to compete with these financial heavyweights.
This season, Yeremay has demonstrated his value with 8 goals and 3 assists in 18 appearances, underscoring his pivotal role in Deportivo’s attack.
While the Galician club sits four points clear of the Segunda relegation zone, they likely hoped to retain their talented forward for the remainder of the campaign.
Owen Hargreaves claims Chelsea ace “might be one of” the best he’s ever seen in one aspect of the game
Owen Hargreaves made a bold statement about Romeo Lavia following Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.
Reece James came to the rescue for Chelsea, scoring a stoppage-time free-kick to salvage a point, extending the Blues’ winless run in the Premier League to five games. Despite the draw, Chelsea remains in fourth place, courtesy of Manchester City’s stalemate with Brentford. However, they risk dropping to fifth if Newcastle defeats Wolves on Wednesday.
As expected, Enzo Maresca made several changes to the side that triumphed over Morecambe in the FA Cup. Lavia was the only player to retain his place in the starting XI. The Belgian midfielder, returning from injury, had played 45 minutes over the weekend and earned his second consecutive start against Bournemouth.
Lavia delivered a solid performance but was partly at fault for the penalty Chelsea conceded in the second half. He was substituted for James later in the match.
Since joining Chelsea from Southampton in a deal worth up to £58 million in 2023, the 21-year-old has endured injury setbacks. However, this season, he has featured more frequently, with Jody Morris praising him as a superior ball carrier to Enzo Fernandez.
Hargreaves, impressed by Lavia’s abilities, made a notable comment about the Belgian international, highlighting a specific aspect of his game.
“Lavia is so good on the ball. He might be one of the most press-resistant players I’ve seen,” he told TNT Sports.
The ex-Southampton midfielder excels under pressure, playing a crucial role in Chelsea’s style of play and bringing excellent balance to the team.
Chelsea’s main challenge has been ensuring his fitness over an extended period, and Enzo Maresca will be eager for him to stay healthy for the rest of the season to aid the Blues in their push for a Champions League spot.
