Alfie Gilchrist, a 21-year-old English defender, is nearing the completion of a permanent transfer to West Bromwich Albion. The defender, who is currently with Chelsea, is part of the club's plan to offload several players before the summer transfer window closes. Chelsea, having already been involved in numerous transfers this summer, is looking to finalize Gilchrist's transfer as part of their efforts to reduce their first-team squad size. Gilchrist's potential move to West Bromwich Albion is among the many deals Chelsea is negotiating to manage their squad size and maintain a favorable transfer balance. His contract with Chelsea is due to expire in June 2026, his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €8.00m, and the move comes in the wake of interest from other Championship clubs, including Middlesbrough, Watford, and Blackburn Rovers.