Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Playmaker: A Star In The Making?

Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Playmaker: A Star In The Making? In a recent report, El Crack Deportivo mentioned that Chelsea are keeping tabs on Boca Juniors playmaker Tomas Aranda. It has been claimed that the Blues are planning to sign the Argentine attacker and send him out on loan. Aranda’s Impressive Rise In Argentine Football Aranda came through the youth ranks of Boca Juniors and has done well to establish himself as a first-team starter for them recently. The 19-year-old has made 32 appearances for the Argentine club thus far, scoring one goal and picking up three assists in all competitions. The Argentine talent is currently one of the talented attackers in his homeland. Hence, the Blues would do well to lure him to Stamford Bridge next year. His current contract at Stamford Bridge will run out at the end of 2029, which could make it tough for Chelsea to land him on the cheap this January or at the end of this campaign. VICENTE LOPEZ, ARGENTINA – AUGUST 15: Tomas Aranda of Boca Juniors competes for the ball with Martin Barrios of Platense during a Torneo Clausura Mercado Libre 2026 match between Platense and Boca Juniors at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez on August 15, 2026 in Vicente Lopez, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On Aranda: Is He A Star In The Making? Aranda can strike the ball with power from long range and has the vision to orchestrate some decent chances for others around him in the final third. He is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can chip in by scoring and creating the odd goal for his team in the final third. The Argentine sensation is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also serve as a left-sided wide player if asked to do so. However, there are some concerns over whether he can cope with the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League if the Blues manage to get a deal over the line for him in 2027. We can expect Aranda to enhance the quality of Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso’s frontline in the long run. He is already good enough to serve as a good rotational piece in the West London club’s squad. At 19, Aranda has the potential to be a world-class player in his position someday. He will also help the Blues compete for a regular first-team spot at Stamford Bridge next year. With all things considered, Aranda is a star in the making, so Alonso would be wise to bring him on board soon.