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Lewis Bate close to permanent Leeds move after rejecting Chelsea deal (reliability: 5 stars)

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The 18-year-old midfielder has rejected a contract offer from the Blues and as his current deal expires in 12 months, Chelsea have opted to sell him.

The England U19 international was highly rated by Frank Lampard's coaching staff and was an unused sub for Chelsea's first team on two occasions.

. However, he has chosen to join Leeds as he is looking for more first-team minutes at the 

 was sold to Crystal Palace in a similar situation, while 

 has signed a five-year contract extension with Chelsea and might get a chance with Thomas Tuchel's side next season.

Fan suggests theory explaining why Livramento & other top Academy talents want to leave Chelsea

 despite the club offering them improved contracts.

, the club's loan system is the reason behind these young stars' decision to part ways with the Blues.

"I would imagine they don’t want to end up like Chelsea loanees of the past, going out on loan six or seven times and not finding a permanent place until they’re 26-27," 

"We’ve seen it happen before and people that point to 

, I think those two in particular were right place, right time with the ban. 

"Too many players have been continuously sent out on loan, working their way into a manager's plan only for that manager to be replaced and they’re right back to the start. 

"We’ve not really seen academy players do what the ones now are doing - backing themselves to impress at a 

"I would imagine constantly going out on loan brings much more uncertainty. With 

, he now knows he’s there for a few years, he can settle and play his best football without having to worry about where he will be next season. 

"I actually applaud the lads making this decision. Again, it’s showing that they’re betting on themselves to perform in what won’t always be the ideal situation. 

"If they prove good enough, there’s every chance they’ll end up back at Chelsea anyway!"

Chelsea 'on verge' of losing Livramento & 2 other top academy talents to Premier League clubs: The Athletic

As per The Athletic, 3 of Chelsea's top academy stars, 

All 3 of them have only one year left on their remaining deals and are reportedly refusing to sign extensions.

Bate is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in the country and 5 

, have expressed interest in signing him.

While Chelsea have offered him a strong deal, but Bate’s primary concern is 'the chance of first-team football in the future rather than financial gain'.

The report adds that some coaches consider Bate even better than Billy Gilmour at the age of 18.

The other 2 prospects face similar situations and are concerned over their development and playing time at Chelsea as Peart-Harris is close to moving to Brentford.

Livramento, a right wing-back, was the Academy Player of the Year - he also faces a long time on the sidelines as Cesar Azpilicueta and Reece James are ahead of him in the pecking order. 

Chelsea have already sold homegrown defenders 

 this summer, with these academy stars also possibly leaving.

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it's a pity but Chelsea can sale him with a buy back clause if need be

Chris4Christ

He even has the captains armband, he could have led the other refusing to sign players by example if he signed,
He should make sure he doesnt end up like Solanke and others.

Man_Loves_Blue

It's the system that fails them, look no matter where they go, they will learn there is no friends  in football, you simply  got to put down your own mark let that be at Chelsea  or else where 
These lads looking after themselves  Hope it goes well

Michael Fox

ITS A SHAME BUT IF THE YOUNG MAN CAN'T DEAL WITH COMPETITION MAY BE HE IS AT THE WRONG CLUB. LEEDS ARE NOT THAT GREAT AT ALL THEY COULD EASILY GO DOWN NEXT SEASON. ITS HAPPENED TO BETTER TEAMS.

Player		G
Erling Haaland	Man City	20
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	20
Ollie Watkins	Aston Villa	19
Alexander Isak	Newcastle	19
Dominic Solanke	Bournemouth	18

Lewis Bate close to permanent Leeds move after rejecting Chelsea deal (reliability: 5 stars)

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