Chelsea eye raid on PL rivals to sign exciting £25m midfielder - journalist

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Chelsea are reportedly considering signing Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong, according to transfer journalist Simon Phillips, as they look to strengthen their midfield department next year. Armstrong, 19, has been playing regularly for Everton this season. He has made nine Premier League appearances and registered one assist. Everton reinforced their midfield last summer with Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard.

Armstrong is described as an energetic midfielder who can play in box-to-box and defensive midfield positions, with high potential. Chelsea have been monitoring his development closely. However, they are not the only club interested in him, and Everton are valued at around £25m by Transfermarkt. Chelsea have shortlisted alternative midfield targets, including Myles Lewis-Skelly, Josh King, and Lewis Miley.

Chelsea's current midfield options include Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Jordan Henderson, and Valentin Barco. However, Lavia has had fitness issues, Henderson is nearing the end of his career, and Barco is still developing. Signing a new midfielder could help address these gaps. It remains to be seen if Chelsea will make a concrete approach for Armstrong next year.