Chelsea starlet Silko Thomas needed by Southampton in January switch
SOUTHAMPTON have their eye on Chelsea proper wing-back Silko Thomas.
The Saints hope to see the 18-year-old earlier than deciding on a transfer when his Blues deal runs out in the summertime.
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Thomas performed for Sheffield United in an Beneath-21 sport throughout an prolonged trial however the Blades want a defensive full-back.
The Blues ace began as a winger so is good for a staff with wing-backs.
Regardless of being out there for a full-back, Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom is open to signing {the teenager} and will rival Saints for his signature.
He mentioned of Thomas: “I’ve not seen him but, he performed in a sport we could not get to.
“All my suggestions has been by Del and Micky relating to him.
“We all know what his qualities are by way of his attacking intent.
“He is a front-footed participant.
“He performed wing-back for us and it provides a special dimension to his sport there.
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“Macca [Stuart McCall] watched him within the sport, however I could not get.
“It is one thing we’ll be led on by Del and Micky.
“If we get to some extent the place everybody’s glad, then we’ll come and have an excellent look.
“If we get to a point where everyone’s happy, then we’ll come and have a good look.”
Thomas has made eight appearances for Chelsea’s reserves this marketing campaign.