Journalist Eduardo Burgos has claimed that one Chelsea youngster in particular will be given an opportunity to impress the new manager this summer.
It is widely expected that it is just a matter of hours before the Blues announce Enzo Maresca as their new manager after his successful campaign as Leicester City boss.
Reports have already claimed that the Italian made a really positive impression on the decision makers on the board with his in-depth knowledge of the first team at Stamford Bridge.
However, it went on to say that he was also extremely clued up on the youngsters at the club, including those who spent last season on loan.
One player who fits that category is Andrey Santos, who after a rough first half of the season at Nottingham Forest came into his own as part of the Strasbourg side.
Andrey Santos will have chance to impress Maresca
His very impressive loan spell in France has now come to an end, and Burgos has claimed on Twitter that the Brazil international will be given a chance to impress the new manager before any decision is made over his future.
He said: “Andrey Santos returns to Chelsea after six months at Strasbourg. The midfielder will do the preseason with the Blues under the new coach (Maresca) before deciding his future.
“Several teams from England, France and Italy have explored his availability to arrive on loan.”
Chelsea believe Santos can be ‘special’
Of all the young players signed by Chelsea since the change of ownership, there are few that have the potential of Santos ready to break into the first team.
The club reportedly believe that they have signed a player in Santos that they believe can become ‘special’.
It has already been reported that the Blues are set to discuss potentially another season on loan at Strasbourg, with him turning out consistent player of the match performances.
However, the frequency of injuries seen in West London last season should leave some considering whether a bigger squad of players ready for first team action are necessary for next season.