Yesterday, rumours emerged that Manchester City and Tottenham are interested in signing Chelsea winger Pedro Neto.
This raises a logical question: Is Jeovani Kenda truly better than the Portuguese player right now?
As is well known, if a suitable offer comes in, the club officials at Stamford Bridge are willing to sell their players. But in a league where every top club is fighting for supremacy, should they part with one of their most experienced wingers to a direct rival?
Counting on two teenagers to pull the team through in a title race is a huge risk.
Estevao Willian is just returning to action after injury, which kept him out of the World Cup. Jeovani Kenda recently finished rehabilitation at Cobham after suffering a muscle injury last season while with Sporting.
In contrast, the 26-year-old Pedro Neto appears to be a much more reliable and battle-tested option.
If Chelsea does decide to sell the player, it is likely to be for budget balancing and to make room for the next generation.
Many experts and fans believe the Portuguese winger should be retained at least until January. Estevao and Kenda must prove that they can consistently handle the highest demands of playing on the right flank before the club considers letting the veteran go.
And if a sale does ultimately happen, the player should certainly not go to a direct competitor in the Premier League.
