Chelsea are alleged to be in critical pursuit of an African worldwide, however the clock is ticking to get a deal executed as they face stiff competitors.
Enzo Maresca requests new midfielder at Chelsea switch assembly
Alongside his need to deliver a contemporary attacking choice to Stamford Bridge, supervisor Enzo Maresca has reportedly requested the addition of a contemporary face for his engine room.
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The Italian had a gathering with Stamford Bridge officers after their defeat to Man Metropolis.
These inner talks between Maresca and the Chelsea hierarchy occurred after their 3-1 defeat to Man Metropolis on Saturday, in line with dependable journalist Simon Phillips, with the Italian making his requests for brand new signings clear behind-the-scenes.
“SPTC sources heard that there was a gathering after the Metropolis recreation involving among the determination makers on the membership, in addition to Maresca,” stated Phillips (by way of his Substack).
“The top coach reiterated that he nonetheless desires a brand new striker to come back on this month. He additionally defined once more how he feels he’s nonetheless lacking a sure profile in midfield, and would really like extra expertise (4th supervisor in a row to say midfield and expertise).
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Chelsea’s subsequent 5 Premier League fixtures |
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West Ham (residence) |
February third |
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Brighton (away) |
February 14th |
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Aston Villa (away) |
February twenty second |
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Southampton (residence) |
February twenty fifth |
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Leicester Metropolis (residence) |
March ninth |
“Bear in mind, he already stated at the beginning of the window that he would really like midfield cowl, a brand new striker, and a centre again within the door. I suppose the centre again was a Trevoh Chalobah recall, however he’s nonetheless lacking two of what he says he wants.
“We’ve additionally heard that Maresca appears like he has coached a number of wins lately, however ending and errors on the again have price us.”
In an effort to grant one in every of Maresca’s needs, Chelsea are still believed to be keeping an eye on Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo, amid his contract talks at Previous Trafford, however one other participant they’re concentrating on is lesser-known Hellas Verona star Reda Belahyane.
The Morocco worldwide is a mainstay for the Serie A outfit, along with his bought performances attracting curiosity from west London.
Sky Sports activities switch reporter Gianluca Di Marzio has beforehand reported that Chelsea are attempting a January deal for Belahyane, however they’re going to have to hurry, as it is usually believed that the 20-year-old has agreed private phrases with Rennes (Fabrizio Romano).
Chelsea insistently pushing to signal Reda Belahyane
Di Marzio, taking to X with one other replace this week, claims that Chelsea are insistently pushing to sign Belahyane and maintain their interest – with membership scouts operating the rule over his newest efficiency towards Venezia on Monday.
Belahyane has been tipped for stardom, with Verona head coach Paolo Zanetti calling him a “stratospheric” participant already. “Belahyane is a stratospheric participant within the mind and soul,” stated Zanetti.
“I don’t need to reward him an excessive amount of however he’s a boy who’s 20 years previous and has an unimaginable margin [for improvement]. I’ve seen few younger gamers like him.”
