November 7th 2024.
In 2022, Chelsea made the decision to sell their talented midfielder Billy Gilmour for a whopping £10m. Little did they know, their decision would come back to haunt them in the form of interest from their Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.
Gilmour had been a part of the Rangers academy for almost a decade before making the move to Chelsea's youth team in 2017. Just two years later, he made his first-team debut for the Blues and quickly gained recognition for his impressive performances. Even Manchester United legend Roy Keane had kind words to say about the young Scot.
Unfortunately, Gilmour's time at Chelsea was short-lived as he fell out of favor under manager Thomas Tuchel. He was eventually sold to Brighton, where he had a mixed spell before joining Serie A leaders Napoli. And it seems like he's finally finding his footing again, with former Chelsea and Scotland star Pat Nevin praising his recent performances.
Nevin believes that Gilmour has the potential to achieve "huge things in football" and would fit right in at top clubs like Man City and Arsenal. "I knew about Billy Gilmour before he joined Chelsea when he was at Rangers, but most people first remember his game against Liverpool where he dominated the match," Nevin said in an interview with BetVictor.
He went on to say that Gilmour's technical ability and ball control make him a perfect fit for the midfield of top clubs. However, his time at Chelsea was hindered by the presence of Jorginho, who was often criticized by fans but had Nevin's full support. "Jorginho is a player who used to get a lot of stick from Chelsea fans and I used to tell people that he'd get into Manchester City's midfield," Nevin explained.
Nevin believes that Gilmour's lack of goal contributions is the only thing holding him back from being a £100m player. "He is world-class at all other parts of the game, but that extra bit is what stops him from getting that move," he said. He also noted that Gilmour's frequent moves between clubs have affected his development, but if he had stayed at one club that suited him well, he would have been even better.
But despite all of this, Nevin has no doubt that Gilmour will continue to rise and reach the top of the football world. And with interest from top clubs like Man City and Arsenal, it may not be long before we see him making headlines once again.
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