The appointment of Enzo Maresca as Chelsea’s new manager will boost the movement plans with 4 new signings to be made.
The appointment of former Foxes boss Maresca is expected to be announced imminently, and the final touches are being put on the deal for the Italian manager. Maresca, 44, agreed to a five-year contract after Chelsea paid £10m to league-winning Leicester. .
As usual at Chelsea, the summer promises to be busy. And even if Maresca will not have carte blanche for incomings and outgoings, his contribution will be desired through Chelsea’s hierarchy, with discussions already underway between the sides. In line with Maresca The way the game is, Les Bleus are looking for a new goalkeeper, a centre-back, a left-back and a striker this summer.
Maresca, a former Manchester City assistant under Pep Guardiola, prefers goalkeepers who can work as playmakers, as Premier League champions did at Ederson. Former New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic did well to identify himself between the sticks midway through this season after Robert Sanchez took off his gloves, but the 24-year-old noted it as a long-term solution or a good enough match for Maresca.
Burnley’s James Trafford is a call the club are contemplating recruiting. Meanwhile, Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo is also on the list of defenders considered, along with Ronald Araujo at Barcelona. Adarabioyo is the most in demand, with Newcastle and Manchester United pushing for him when his contract expires next month.
The need for a centre-back grew after veteran Thiago Silva announced he would be leaving Stamford Bridge to sign for his childhood club Fluminense.
The most level-headed striker remains the most level-headed striker on Les Bleus’ list after some disappointing performances on the front line. Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who has scored 17 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions, has attracted a lot of interest from Les Bleus. , as well as many big European clubs.
A left-back is also a priority this summer. Maresca prefers his full-backs to move into the attacking phases in midfield. The Blues have been keeping an eye on Feyenoord’s promising left-back Quilindschy Harman, but the 22-year-old is sidelined. Action until next year due to a knee injury.
Meanwhile, Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen will make his loan spell to Borussia Dortmund permanent.
Chelsea will have to comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, a condition that the club’s most sensible top brass have continually insisted on not worrying about. However, the desire to comply also drives clubs’ plans to withdraw by June 30. Striker Armando Broja is a player expected to leave, along with midfielder Conor Gallagher, who has attracted interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
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