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Chelsea Transfer News LIVE: Maresca CLOSE, Gallagher UPDATE, Man Utd THREAT
Cameron Smith
- Updated: 31 May 2024 03:50 CDT
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Chelsea face an important summer in the transfer market as they look to improve their squad further and appoint a replacement for Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine joined the Blues last summer, however he lasted just 11 months in charge and left by mutual consent on 21 May after a post-season review meeting.
Chelsea are now on the hunt for a replacement and have identified a host of different managers as potential options.
Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna and Leicester City's Enzo Maresca were both legitimate candidates after achieving Premier League promotion last year, while the Blues were also interested in Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Frank.
However, it seems as though Maresca's appointment is now simply a matter of time, with the Italian quickly emerging as Chelsea's preferred choice.
Although Todd Boehly has overseen a spend of more than €1 billion on new players since arriving at the club in 2022, there has been no success to show for it, with the Stamford Bridge outfit finishing 12th in his first campaign as owner and sixth in 2023-24.
However, Chelsea continue to target a raft of promising young players, despite the evident need for more experience in the dressing room.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen headlines Chelsea’s summer transfer targets, but the Blues are also looking at alternatives, and many other deals could well be completed in a bid to get their squad into shape.
In addition, they are also looking to sign a new centre-back following the confirmation that Thiago Silva will be leaving, while a deal is in place to sign Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao for an initial €40 million.
Our Chelsea transfer live blog brings you all the latest news surrounding the Blues, including exclusives from our own reporters as well as checking out what the other big names are saying (including the likes of Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein).
The Blues are expected to see several players come and go, and the Stamford Bridge rumour mill is already in full swing.
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Maresca comments on Sancho future
There has been speculation that Chelsea may pay Man Utd a fee to avoid signing Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis this summer. When asked about a permanent deal being struck for Sancho, Enzo Maresca told reporters:
“I love all the players who are part of this squad. Full focus now is to finish well and not think about next season. What happens in the summer, we will see. I am happy with all the players we have”.
Chelsea to battle Liverpool for Huijsen
Both Chelsea and Liverpool are keen on Dean Huijsen.
The Spain international has impressed at Bournemouth this season and has a reported release clause of around £50 million.
According to the Independent, Chelsea have made the most progress towards a deal for the 19-year-old but Liverpool and even Real Madrid are sniffing around also.
Chelsea to go back to Villarreal for another forward
Liverpool join Chelsea in Simons pursuit
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Dutch midfielder is currently on loan at RB Leipzig from PSG, and could be moved on permanently this summer if a suitor comes in with a big offer.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all looking at Simons, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are now contemplating a €71 million bid.
Sterling on the move again?
Raheem Sterling could be set to leave the Premier League on a permanent basis as Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing the winger from Chelsea.
He is currently on loan at Arsenal from the Stamford Bridge side but has underwhelmed in his temporary spell, with a return to Chelsea likely this summer.
Sterling may be on the move again, though as the Turkish giants are preparing a bid, according to FotoMac.
Chukwuemeka deal could be extended
Borussia Dortmund are in talks to extend Carney Chukwuemeka's loan deal so he can feature in the Club World Cup.
At the moment, the midfielder's loan deal from Chelsea expires before the summer tournament finishes. but BVB want him at their disposal and are in talks over an extension. (Sky Germany)
Huge 'Messi' jibe at Joao Felix
No new goalkeeper for Chelsea
Chelsea are unlikely to sign a new goalkeeper this summer.
At the moment, the club has Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Lucas Bergstrom in their squad, while Kepa Arrizabalaga and Djorde Petrovic are out on loan from the first team.
Mike Penders will also join Chelsea from Genk this summer, so no new stopper will arrive unless an unmissable opportunity arises. (Telegraph)
Could Andrey Santos leave on loan again?
Several clubs are interested in signing Andrey Santos on loan for the 2025.26 season. The Brazilian is currently on loan at Strasbourg from Chelsea and has flourished under head coach Liam Rosenior, with the expectation that he will return to Stamford Bridge to become part of the first team squad next campaign.
However, Sport Mediaset reports that Milan, Monaco, Inter and even Paris Saint-Germain want Santos on loan.
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