Chelsea is in the final stages of appointing Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, with official confirmation expected soon. The Italian manager, currently with Leicester City, is set to bring fresh energy and strategic acumen to Stamford Bridge. Maresca's arrival is anticipated to usher in several new signings, including a new goalkeeper, with Villarreal's Filip Jorgensen and Valencia's Giorgi Mamardashvili among the top candidates .
In a significant boost to Chelsea's attacking options, the club remains keen on securing Crystal Palace's Michael Olise. The winger, valued at around £60 million, has a strong connection to London and is reportedly considering a move to Chelsea over Manchester United. Chelsea's confidence is bolstered by the presence of Joe Shields, who has long-standing ties with Olise
Additionally, Chelsea is closing in on signing Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the negotiations are in the final stages, positioning Adarabioyo as potentially the first signing under Maresca’s regime .
Midfielder Conor Gallagher is another player Chelsea aims to retain despite interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa. Financial constraints may influence this decision as Gallagher approaches the final year of his contract .
Trevoh Chalobah is attracting interest from Manchester United and Bayern Munich, though he prefers to stay in England. Chelsea is also eyeing a new forward and left-back, with Ian Maatsen's future playing a pivotal role in the latter position
In other news, Chelsea youngster Alfie Gilchrist is expected to go on loan to a Championship club next season, with Blackburn, Leeds, and Preston showing interest . Meanwhile, the club's pursuit of a new goalkeeper has led them to consider Manchester City’s backup Stefan Ortega, especially given the uncertainty surrounding Ederson's future at City .
Finally, Chelsea fans can look forward to the new season's kit, though the official release has been delayed due to pending sponsorship confirmations .
Stay tuned with football.london for all the latest Chelsea transfer news and developments as the summer window approaches.
