USMNT youngster Caleb Wiley reportedly set to join Watford on loan after Chelsea cut short Strasbourg stay

U.S. international Caleb Wiley could be on the move to his third club in 12 months as Chelsea have reportedly accepted a loan bid to Watford in England's Championship.

Wiley spent the first half of the season on loan at Strasbourg, starting the season well in Ligue 1 before having the last few months of 2024 derailed by injury. In total, the former Atlanta United star made six appearances in Ligue 1 during his brief stay in France.

Reports indicated that Wiley would potentially return to Chelsea in January to recover from his injury issues and open up a loan spot between the Blues and partner club Strasbourg. Instead, he now joins the Hornets, who currently sit ninth in the second division.

The 20-year-old Atlanta-born star originally joined Chelsea from his hometown club last July in a deal worth roughly £8.5 million ($10.9m).

GiveMeSport was first to report the news of Wiley's reported loan

In addition to the strides he's made on the club level since breaking out with Atlanta United in 2022, Wiley has also been a regular for the U.S. national team system. He was a member of the U.S. U-23 squad for last summer's Olympic tournament and already has three USMNT camps spread across 2023 and 2024. Able to play fullback, wingback and winger, Wiley is a player with the potential to feature for the USMNT anywhere on that left-hand side.

Wiley, 20, made his professional debut at just 15 years old, featuring for Atlanta United reserve team, the United 2 in 2020.

Watford are battling to get into that promotion playoff, and that battle will continue on Saturday when they play host to Josh Sargent's Norwich City.