William Gallas urges former club Chelsea to sign two Man United stars this summer… and delivers verdict on whether the Blues should sell homegrown talents Reece James and Conor Gallagher

William Gallas believes Chelsea could benefit from signing two Manchester United players this summer.

The Blues have endured another disappointing campaign that leaves them ninth in the Premier League and in danger of missing out on European football for the second year running.

Chelsea have not been afraid to spend money, spending more than £1 billion since Todd Boehly took over in 2022, and have largely focused on bringing in young players who can develop at Stamford Bridge.

But Gallas wants his former team to sign two more experienced stars, United’s Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, to bolster the Blues’ squad.

‘Both Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes could be good options for Chelsea. “They are both quality players,” he said. Game Zone.

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“Chelsea are a team of young players and Bruno Fernandes has the leadership qualities to overcome certain periods.”

Fernandes and Rashford are on long-term contracts at Old Trafford but have failed to reach the heights of previous years, with Erik ten Hag’s side sixth in the table and looking unlikely to qualify for next season’s Champions League. .

However, Gallas still believes they could have an impact at Chelsea as Fernandes has captained United since the start of the season, while there have also been calls for Rashford to seek a fresh start, including from Mail columnist Sport Simon Jordan.

Chelsea have been largely led by Conor Gallagher this season in the absence of the injured Reece James.

Reports have emerged that the west London side are open to selling both local talents this summer to ensure they comply with Premier League sustainability and profit rules.

Gallas has urged Chelsea to retain James and Gallagher, insisting their connection to the club makes them vital members of the team going forward.

“Chelsea will not sell Reece James, we must keep the players who have gone through the academy and they need players with that identity,” he added.

“He is the captain, but unfortunately he gets injured often, but despite that we should keep him.” The same thing happens to Connor Gallagher, they both have to stay.

“I know there are financial problems at the moment, but they have to sell another player to solve it.”