Chelsea are alleged to be in critical pursuit of an African worldwide, however the clock is ticking to get a deal performed as they face stiff competitors.
Enzo Maresca requests new midfielder at Chelsea switch assembly
Alongside his need to carry 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 inside talks between Maresca and the Chelsea hierarchy occurred after their 3-1 defeat to Man Metropolis on Saturday, based on 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 a number of the determination makers on the membership, in addition to Maresca,” mentioned 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 love extra expertise (4th supervisor in a row to say midfield and expertise).
Chelsea’s subsequent 5 Premier League fixtures | Date |
|---|---|
West Ham (house) | February third |
Brighton (away) | February 14th |
Aston Villa (away) | February twenty second |
Southampton (house) | February twenty fifth |
Leicester Metropolis (house) | March ninth |
“Bear in mind, he already mentioned at first of the window that he would love 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 seems like he has coached a number of wins just lately, however ending and errors on the again have value us.”
In an effort to grant certainly one of Maresca’s needs, Chelsea are nonetheless believed to be maintaining a tally of Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo, amid his contract talks at Outdated Trafford, however one other participant they’re focusing on is lesser-known Hellas Verona star Reda Belahyane.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 trying a January deal for Belahyane, however they will must hurry, as it’s also 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 signal Belahyane and preserve their curiosity – with membership scouts working the rule over his newest efficiency in opposition to 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,” mentioned Zanetti.
“I don’t wish to reward him an excessive amount of however he’s a boy who’s 20 years outdated and has an unimaginable margin [for improvement]. I’ve seen few younger gamers like him.”
