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“ Omari Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 12:27 pm

Cardiff have indicated that bringing the Chelsea playerback to the Welsh capital remains very much a live possibility this summer.

Kellyman was one of Cardiff's standout performers during their League One promotion campaign and the club believe he has the quality to make a significant impact in the Championship.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are keen for the highly-rated youngster to continue his development with regular second-tier football.

Kellyman is 21 years old next month and is high on BBM’s list.

Re: “ Omarii Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 12:30 pm

Forever Blue wrote:Cardiff have indicated that bringing the Chelsea playerback to the Welsh capital remains very much a live possibility this summer.

Kellyman was one of Cardiff's standout performers during their League One promotion campaign and the club believe he has the quality to make a significant impact in the Championship.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are keen for the highly-rated youngster to continue his development with regular second-tier football.

Kellyman is 21 years old next month and is high on BBM’s list.



Great news Annis :thumbup: Glen Williams has just updated -

Glen Williams update

Two more very close.

An attacking player who can play wide or upfront - Expected loan deal

And, Omari Kellyman still remains a genuine target in addition to the above Moylan, Salech and Robinson.

Cardiff are prioritising strengthening their attack.

Bloody hell, we should have some attacking firepower and supply if they come off !

Re: “ Omarii Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 12:34 pm

I really hope we are able to have him return for another season, the lad is class.

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 1:23 pm

Glad we're pushing to get him back, hope it gets done.

Also good that we're close to a player who can play winger/striker. It's said that at least one new signing will be done this week or early next week.

I've always said that patience is required and that there would be activity in the last month of the window. Things seem to be happening now.

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 1:42 pm

I would love to get cozier Duberry from Brighton was on loan at Bolton last season go get him BBM !!!

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 1:48 pm

During world cup it was mentioned about one of the Australian players possibly joining. Any truth in that

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 1:58 pm

Mike Strinati wrote:During world cup it was mentioned about one of the Australian players possibly joining. Any truth in that


Already gone to rangers

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 7:12 pm

I’d have him back,aslong as he’s not our back up striker option I think we need a good striker to back Salech up

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Thu Aug 06, 2026 10:37 pm

As I have been bagging on here - Try and get him back on loan up to Jan with options for both clubs -
The lad needs a step up from last season - With us in the Championship he will get it .

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Fri Aug 07, 2026 8:06 am

Just a curiosity! Chelsea have a 41man 1st team squad at precent need to cur it down to 25 y time squads are announced? There can be more than 25 but they must be under 21 or academy grown players... where does Kellyman fit into olonso plans is the question.

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Fri Aug 07, 2026 10:11 am

If this article is anything to by Kellyman won’t be anywhere near their first team. The amount of players they have collected is crazy..
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/ar ... jle24ln68o

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Fri Aug 07, 2026 10:29 am

I think it's obvious that they will be loaning out Kellyman, hopefully to us.

The fact that Joe Shields has a good relationship with BBM and Riley could work in our favour.

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Sat Aug 08, 2026 9:04 am

Forever Blue wrote:Cardiff have indicated that bringing the Chelsea playerback to the Welsh capital remains very much a live possibility this summer.

Kellyman was one of Cardiff's standout performers during their League One promotion campaign and the club believe he has the quality to make a significant impact in the Championship.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are keen for the highly-rated youngster to continue his development with regular second-tier football.

Kellyman is 21 years old next month and is high on BBM’s list.


Kellyman would be a massive coup for us this season!! :bluescarf: :ayatollah: :bluescarf:

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Sat Aug 08, 2026 10:43 am

I’m happy if he comes back but I’m not too bothered if he doesn’t.

I wasn’t impressed by him as a winger, I don’t see him as an out & out striker and we have Moylan, Rubin and even Ashford as a no 10/attacking midfielder.

Re: “ Omari Kellyman “

Sat Aug 08, 2026 11:00 am

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:I’m happy if he comes back but I’m not too bothered if he doesn’t.

I wasn’t impressed by him as a winger, I don’t see him as an out & out striker and we have Moylan, Rubin and even Ashford as a no 10/attacking midfielder.


My thoughts exactly.