Former Chelsea defender, William Gallas, has predicted Fenerbahce’s Attila Szalai to improve himself at Stamford Bridge once he eventually joins the Blues next year.

Szalai has been heavily linked with a move to join Chelsea.

The Hungarian international could be a backup plan should Antonio Rudiger eventually leave Chelsea at the end of the season.

Speaking on the development, Gallas, a youth coach in Hungary with MTK, backed the 23-year-old to succeed at Thomas Tuchel’s side.

“Szalai is a strong and fast player,” Gallas was quoted by Tribal Football as saying.

“In my opinion, he is the best player in the Hungarian national team. Even Chelsea following him is a very good development.

“He can improve himself even more by going there and playing with defenders around the world.

“Every match is very tough in England. However, I was not afraid of this, and Attila is not afraid either.”

EPL: William Gallas predicts fate of Attila Szalai at Chelsea