Omari Kellyman (Chelsea) on loan? - CONFIRMED

[Punxsutawney Phil]

Was enthused about this until I read this article on BBC Sport this morning, hopefully he's far enough along in his recovery to make an impact

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cd6n1e1xpgno

The 19-year-old is nearing his return to playing having had corrective surgery on persistent hamstring issues in late March and is willing to drop to League One level to kick-start his career.

Kellyman has been limited to just four appearances in the Under-21s since joining Chelsea in a £19m deal from Aston Villa in 2024. He has also yet to play a single minute of first-team football at Stamford Bridge.

[Jimmy_Tango]

Why not? He's played games at senior level and missed last season through injury. A League 1 loan feels about right

Hey I'm not complaining if it happens

[PontBlue]

Was enthused about this until I read this article on BBC Sport this morning, hopefully he's far enough along in his recovery to make an impact

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cd6n1e1xpgno

If he signs that shouldn't mean someone else leaves as he could break down again. It could also take weeks for him to get match fit as well.

[City123]

Signed!

[Jimmy_Tango]

Signed!

[Trigger]

At least we have plenty of matches coming up for likes of him, Robertson and Ng to build match fitness

[Jimmy_Tango]

Early days but if Trott is anything to go by we are in for a treat with Osho and Kellyman!

[splott parker]

I'm old enough to remember when 100,000 was big news. In fact, because of it, Jimmy Greaves would only move when his fee was lowered to 99,999.

What about that bloody Johnny Haynes demanding £100 a week

[IanD]

Signed!

Too good for L1 according to my Villa supporting mate.....can't wait to see him in action. Are we finally, after years of poor football, getting a decent side together? A long way to go but, what a turnaround.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Looks good. Hopefully his injury problems are behind him.

[North Cardiff Blue]

“I like to make things happen. I like to be forward thinking and get on the ball as much as possible. I want to come here, get some goals and assists and help the team.

"I've been watching the recent games and it's been great to see the exciting players we already have. I'm looking forward to playing with the lads."

Nice little statement, players will be keen to join us we look a great prospect for loans, hopefully at least a left back to follow.

[cantonboy]

What about that bloody Johnny Haynes demanding £100 a week

I blame Jimmy (the chin) Hill.

[The Lone Gunman]

Too good for L1 according to my Villa supporting mate......

Based on his career so far he should be too good for League One (as should most of our squad), but then Leicester fans were claiming Will Alves was too good for the Championship.

What position does Kellyman normally play? Anyone know for sure? I was under the impression yesterday that he was a winger, but most reports I've read about him seem to suggest he's an attacking central midfielder. Left-footed, apparently.

[Coyote]

Based on his career so far he should be too good for League One (as should most of our squad), but then Leicester fans were claiming Will Alves was too good for the Championship.

What position does Kellyman normally play? Anyone know for sure? I was under the impression yesterday that he was a winger, but most reports I've read about him seem to suggest he's an attacking central midfielder. Left-footed, apparently.

Attacking mid primarily, but can easily play winger. Striker is also an option too.

[The Lone Gunman]

Attacking mid primarily, but can easily play winger. Striker is also an option too.

And this is based on information from where? Any links?

[ccfcwelshlad]

And this is based on information from where? Any links?

Here we go Dave, some light reading for you. Let us know what it says

https://www.villatalk.com/topic/22712-omari-kellyman/

[The Lone Gunman]

Here we go Dave, some light reading for you. Let us know what it says

I shall get to work....

In this video when he joined Chelsea he says his best position is: "Attacking midfield, definitely. As a 10, sitting behind the striker."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5OmAK7sc30

[The Lone Gunman]

And this was the report on his injury. Let's hope he's getting over it:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/cm2ypx9gv5ro

[The Lone Gunman]

Here we go Dave, some light reading for you. Let us know what it says

https://www.villatalk.com/topic/22712-omari-kellyman/

Some interesting stuff there. Mixed views on his levels of ability (to be expected), a firm belief that the fee paid by Chelsea was a 'PSR fudge' between the clubs and it seems he also was injured for a spell while at Villa (hamstring).

Although he has plenty to prove, this lad looks like he should definitely be a cut above League One - if he can get fit, which looks like a significant if. Hopefully, BBM will reveal soon where he seems him fitting into the side, as that's really interesting I think.

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

I'm old enough to remember when 100,000 was big news. In fact, because of it, Jimmy Greaves would only move when his fee was lowered to 99,999.

Tosh went for £154k to the Scousers

[theclaw]

Wow 19m price tag,no pressure then.
Welcome 🙏

[The Bloop]

If he signs that shouldn't mean someone else leaves as he could break down again. It could also take weeks for him to get match fit as well.

I assume we put ourselves in the market for a winger once Ollie Tanner got injured, not because someone was leaving.

[The Lone Gunman]

I assume we put ourselves in the market for a winger once Ollie Tanner got injured, not because someone was leaving.

This guy's not a winger.

[The Lone Gunman]

From Glen Williams on X:

Just watched Omari Kellyman's first interview. Said his preferred position is No.10, but he could also drift in off the right, too. Suspect he's unlikely to dislodge Colwill, so will likely see him on that right wing?

This lad is quite tall I think. The Villa fans on the thread Dan linked were talking about him needing to fill out a bit. This really is an interesting signing I reckon. All sorts of possibilities.

[Claude Blue]

Tosh went for £154k to the Scousers

Allegedly nearer £90k once the Dewey family had taken their cut