{
  "id": 488807,
  "title": "Transfer: Chelsea agree deal for Samuels-Smith",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/transfer-chelsea-agree-deal-for-samuels-smith",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T17:38:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/10/transfer-chelsea-agree-deal-for-samuels-smith/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea have reached an agreement to loan out defender Ishe Samuels-Smith to League One club Notts County for the upcoming season, according to a report by football.london. The 20-year-old academy product, who joined Chelsea from Everton in 2023, is seeking regular first-team opportunities after making only six appearances on loan at Championship side Swansea City last season, which was marred by injuries. Samuels-Smith has recently recovered from quadriceps surgery. Initially, it was planned for him to join Xabi Alonso's first-team training group prior to their pre-season tour, but he was unable to recover in time. Meanwhile, young playmaker Omari Kellyman is considering his options ahead of a potential loan move. The 20-year-old, who was added to the squad as a last-minute replacement due to injuries, has several potential suitors and is said to prefer a move abroad. However, a decision is expected to be made before the transfer deadline next month.",
  "summary": "Chelsea have agreed to a deal for the transfer of defender, Ishe Samuels-Smith to League One club Notts County on a season-long loan, as reported by football.london. The 20-year-old defender, who joined Chelsea’s academy from Everton in 2023, is poised to join the Magpies for the upcoming season in search of regular first-team opportunities. An […] Transfer: Chelsea agree deal for Samuels-Smith",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}