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Odds update: Bookies cut West Brom into 4/1 to sign Chelsea’s Nathan Chalobah

Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah comes on as a substitute to replace Michy Batshuayi (REUTERS)
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The Chelsea youngster would be a superb addition to the West Bromwich Albion squad this summer.

Popular bookmakers BETVICTOR have installed the Baggies as second favourites in the race to sign Chelsea youngster Nathan Chalobah.

The 22-year-old is one of the most highly sought-after players in England this summer, after impressing for the England under-21 side over the past couple of weeks, with Sky Sports reporting that Watford are leading the race to sign him.

The versatile Blues man can operate in either midfield or defence, but is most effective when deployed in the deep-lying midfield role.

England's Nathaniel ChalobahNathaniel Chalobah

A move away from Stamford Bridge seems to be the most likely outcome for the 22-year-old this summer. The Sun claim that he is seeking assurances from Antonio Conte, with regards to his chances of regular first-team football, before signing a new deal with Chelsea.

With the wealth of talent at the Italian’s disposal, however, it is unlikely that he will feature on a regular basis, if he remains in west London.

The talented Englishman has just one year remaining on his current deal at Stamford Bridge, so if common ground with regards to a new contract with Chelsea cannot be reached, he will surely be sold this summer.

And BETVICTOR believe that Chalobah could be plying his trade at the Hawthorns this season, listing West Brom as 4/1 second favourites to sign him, behind Watford at 2/1.

The highly-talented midfielder would surely prove to be a huge asset to Tony Puis’ side, should the Baggies boss manage to bring him to the Hawthorns, but with so many clubs interested in signing him, the Black Country outfit will certainly not have things all their own way.

England's Nathaniel Chalobah celebrates scoring their second goal with Calum ChambersEngland’s Nathaniel Chalobah celebrates