The Future of Football: Chelsea’s Transfer Window Ambitions

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has signaled that the club is looking to make further signings before the end of the summer transfer window despite completing their tenth summer signing earlier this week.

Maresca, who joined Chelsea after winning the Championship title with Leicester City last season, said that the club is close to adding to their squad, which already includes several new faces such as Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Potential Transfer Targets

When asked about the links to João Félix and Victor Osimhen, Maresca said, “The only thing I can say is I always have to say the same. They are not our players so it is not correct, I think, to talk about a Napoli player or — who is the other one? — an Atlético Madrid player.”

Despite Maresca’s reluctance to confirm the club’s interest in Félix and Osimhen, both players have been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Félix, a 23-year-old forward, has been with Atlético Madrid since 2019 and has scored 33 goals in 127 appearances for the Spanish club. Osimhen, a 24-year-old striker, has been with Napoli since 2020 and has scored 30 goals in 76 appearances for the Italian club.

Squad Management and Transfer Window Strategy

Maresca acknowledged that Chelsea has a large squad, with 43 players currently on the roster. However, he said that the club is working to find solutions for players who are not in the first-team plans.

He also revealed that he has been in contact with former Chelsea managers Claudio Ranieri and Carlo Ancelotti, both of whom have praised the club and its facilities.

Conclusion

Chelsea’s transfer window activity is likely to continue in the coming weeks as the club looks to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. With a number of potential targets still on the radar, it remains to be seen who will join the Blues before the window closes.