Incoming Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca needs the membership to signal a goalkeeper, left-back and ahead in the course of the summer time switch window, in keeping with a report.
Maresca will quickly be sworn in because the Blues’ new boss, changing Mauricio Pochettino within the Stamford Bridge dugout.
The choice to nominate Maresca, who was criticised regardless of main Leicester Metropolis to this season’s Championship title, has drawn widespread scrutiny, however Chelsea are anticipated to point out their dedication to the Italian with a long-term contract.
In keeping with the Each day Telegraph, Maresca has additionally made his switch plans identified, requesting enhancements within the goalkeeper, left-back and ahead departments.
Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville is mentioned to be on Chelsea’s radar. Liverpool have additionally been linked with the Dutchman however are nonetheless finalising their very own switch preparations following Arne Slot’s appointment as head coach. Summerville received the Championship Participant of the Season award, contributing 21 objectives and 10 assists in all competitions as Leeds completed third earlier than dropping in Sunday’s play-off ultimate to Southampton.
Chelsea have additionally agreed a deal to signal Brazilian sensation Estevao, nicknamed ‘Messinho’, from Palmeiras, although he will be unable to hitch till he turns 18 in 2025.
In the meantime, a number of gamers are anticipated to go away Chelsea this summer time, together with homegrown midfielder Conor Gallagher, who’s attracting curiosity from Aston Villa and rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The England worldwide is out of contract in 2025, and although he has harassed he want to keep in west London, the membership might promote him for pure revenue with a view to ease monetary issues.
Fellow academy merchandise Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah are additionally on the market, whereas Ian Maatsen is anticipated to go away on a everlasting switch when his mortgage at Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund ends this summer time.
