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title: "Bamford wanted by former Chelsea boss"
canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2016/06/06/bamford-wanted-by-former-chelsea-boss/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ste Hoare"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2016-06-06T13:06:45Z"
modified: "2016-06-06T13:06:45Z"
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# Bamford wanted by former Chelsea boss

Roberto Di Matteo is targeting Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford for Aston Villa’s first season in the Championship, according to a report in the [Daily Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-man-united-8112752).

The [Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/) striker spent last season out on loan, firstly at [Crystal Palace](https://readcrystalpalace.com/) and then at [Norwich City](https://readnorwich.com/).

The 22-year-old didn’t really succeed at either club and it’s unlikely that any [Premier League](https://readpl.com/) side will want to take him, but Villa apparently do.

Whilst his [Premier League](https://readpl.com/) record is pretty poor, Bamford has fond memories in the Championship after successful loan spells with both Derby County and Middlesborough.

In a combined 59 appearances for both sides, he scored 25 goals in the second tier of English football and if he could score at a similar ration for Villa next season, he’d be a huge asset.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/515049826.jpg)

The chances of Bamford getting game time at [Chelsea](https://readchelsea.com/) look extremely bleak and after bouncing around on loan after loan, it would probably be best for the player if he can make a permanent switch and look to kick-start his career.