“He will leave next week” – Enzo Maresca set for crunch talks as Chelsea work to sell £35m ace by next week

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Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Prepares for Squad Changes

Big Decisions Loom as Chelsea Eyes Squad Overhaul

Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, is gearing up for some significant talks as he works through a list of players set for potential exits. Among them is a player valued at £35 million, whose departure might follow closely on the heels of Conor Gallagher’s recent transfer.

Gallagher’s Move to Atletico Madrid

Conor Gallagher, a promising talent from Chelsea’s own Cobham academy, has made a high-profile move to Atletico Madrid for roughly £38 million. This transfer came about after Gallagher turned down two new contract offers from Chelsea. Although he was given the chance to stay with offers that included a two-year contract with an optional extra year, Gallagher felt these terms didn’t match up with the club’s top midfield earners.

Chelsea’s decision to offer a lengthy seven-year contract to Samu Omorodion, a relatively unproven young striker, seems to have underscored Gallagher’s dissatisfaction. The decision to sell Gallagher has been met with a mix of disappointment and criticism. Former Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit voiced his concerns, describing the move as “very sad.”

More Exits on the Horizon

Gallagher’s departure could signal the start of more exits from Stamford Bridge, marking one of the more controversial transfer windows since Todd Boehly and BlueCo took over in 2022.

Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of joining Napoli, which might impact Chelsea’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen. Additionally, strikers David Datro Fofana and Armando Broja are likely candidates to leave the club soon. Fofana has already agreed to move to Leicester City, while Broja is drawing interest from Juventus, among other teams.

Maresca’s Meeting with Broja

According to journalist Kieran Gill from the Daily Mail, Maresca is preparing for important discussions regarding Broja’s future at Chelsea. Both Everton and Wolves have shown interest in the young striker alongside Juventus.

However, Ben Jacobs, another trusted reporter, has indicated that Chelsea is actively seeking a buyer for Broja by next week. The challenge remains whether any club will meet Chelsea’s £35 million asking price. Broja, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Fulham, struggled to make a significant impact during that time.