“I need him to complete my plan” – Enzo Maresca makes transfer demand as Chelsea chiefs eye £34m player

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Chelsea’s Summer Transfer Activity Under New Manager Enzo Maresca

Maresca’s Personal Request for a Key Signing

New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has identified a critical signing he wants the club to make, with the club’s leadership eyeing a £34 million player to fulfill his request.

Busy Transfer Window at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea’s summer transfer window has been exceptionally active, with nearly £120 million spent. The club is set to sign Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors for £17 million, and Caleb Wiley is also joining from Atlanta United in an £8.5 million deal, according to The Athletic. The combined £25.5 million expenditure on these players brings Chelsea’s total spending to nearly £120 million. This follows significant investments, including £93 million for defender Tosin Adarabioyo (free), striker Marc Guiu, homegrown talent Omari Kellyman, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Portuguese ace Renato Veiga.

Potential for More Signings

Despite the significant outlay, Chelsea may not be done with their transfer activity. Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley are reportedly aiming to bring in a star winger to compete with Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, and Raheem Sterling. Recent links have included Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, and Federico Chiesa, whose representatives have reached out to Chelsea.

Strengthening the Defense

Chelsea is also looking to bolster their defense. The club has contacted Nottingham Forest regarding a potential deal for Murillo, a Brazilian defender who could fill the gap left by Thiago Silva’s return to Fluminense.

Goalkeeper Situation

There are also rumors that Chelsea might bring in a new goalkeeper. While Maresca is a fan of current keeper Robert Sanchez and has plans for him next season, he has still made a personal request for a new goalkeeper. According to Football Transfers, after a week of assessing his squad, Maresca has asked Chelsea to sign a new shot-stopper. One of the targets is Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili. The 23-year-old Georgian, who played a key role in his country’s run to the last 16 of Euro 2024, is in the final year of his contract and could be available for a cut-price £34 million, significantly lower than his £84 million release clause.

Conclusion

Chelsea’s aggressive transfer strategy under Todd Boehly and Enzo Maresca indicates their ambition to build a competitive squad. With potential new signings in various positions, the club aims to strengthen its roster and improve its performance in the upcoming season.