One of Maresca’s top priorities is to strengthen the wings, especially after Chelsea opted not to make Jadon Sancho’s loan move permanent and with Mykhailo Mudryk currently suspended. ..Continue Reading
As a result, the Blues are short on natural wide players, with only Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, and Tyrique George available.
Talks have been ongoing with Borussia Dortmund over a deal for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, and although an initial £42 million bid was rejected, negotiations are expected to continue.
In addition to targeting a winger, Chelsea are also exploring options to bolster their defense.
The club is reportedly in the market for another centre-back, which could signal potential departures for players like Benoît Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah, Renato Veiga, or Tosin Adarabioyo.
Despite already securing Liam Delap in a £30 million deal, Chelsea are still considering signing a second striker.
They’ve held discussions with Eintracht Frankfurt regarding Hugo Ekitiké, suggesting that Maresca is keen to add more firepower up front.
The goalkeeping department is also under review. According to journalist Simon Phillips, Chelsea are open to selling both Djordje Petrovic and Robert Sánchez.
Although a move for AC Milan’s Mike Maignan stalled earlier this summer, he remains a potential target. Barcelona’s Marc-André ter Stegen has also been linked, and more recently, Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez has emerged as a serious option.
Journalist Christian Martin reports that Maresca is pushing for the Argentine’s signing, with goalkeeping coach Willy Caballero also backing the move.
With several positions under consideration and a number of high-profile targets in play, Chelsea’s summer window under Maresca is shaping up to be both ambitious and transformative.
“They want him as their starting goalkeeper,” said Martin.
“Enzo Maresca is asking for him, Willy Caballero, who is part of the coaching staff and trains the goalkeepers, has already given his approval. For now, Chelsea is a very reliable and precise option.”
The Argentine World Cup champion brings a combination of elite talent and a track record of performing under pressure at the highest level.
Having established himself as a key figure at Aston Villa, the 32-year-old may find the lure of Champions League football and the opportunity to take over as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper highly appealing.
Additionally, with Unai Emery’s squad facing financial constraints due to Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), and needing to offload high-value players before the new financial year kicks off on July 1, a transfer deal could be within reach.
