Chelsea are considering recalling Ecuadorian attacker Kendry Paez from his loan at BlueCo sister club Strasbourg, where the 18-year-old has had limited playing time, making 15 appearances and scoring one goal in Ligue 1 this season. According to transfer insider Ben Jacobs, a winter recall is a possibility, and a decision on exploring a second loan move for the attacker will be made in the next 12 days, with a destination likely within England. An analysis by SciSports’ Career Advice suggests Brighton & Hove Albion has a Club Fit score of 76 for Paez, but notes the club only receives two stars for Playing Time. The same tool identified Wolves as a strong fit with a score of 80, and Southampton in the Championship as an alternative for maximizing game time. The full international, who has 23 caps and 2 goals for Ecuador, has a current market value of €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Chelsea's initial investment to sign him from Independiente del Valle in July 2025 was reportedly between €10 million and €20 million.