Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has expressed the club's intention to make further signings before the end of the transfer window, despite already completing their 10th summer acquisition. The latest addition to the squad, Pedro Neto, joined in a £54 million deal from Wolves, adding to a list that includes Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and others.
The influx of new players has left Chelsea with a sizable squad of 43 members, prompting efforts to offload surplus players such as Conor Gallagher. A proposed move for Gallagher to Atlético Madrid is currently on hold as the Spanish club seeks to secure funds for the transfer.
Chelsea is reportedly in discussions with Atlético Madrid for João Félix and Napoli for Victor Osimhen. Maresca refrained from commenting on specific players but indicated that the club is actively seeking reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
As the team prepares for their season-opener against Manchester City, some players, including Gallagher and Trevor Chalobah, are training separately from the main squad. Maresca emphasized the importance of managing the squad effectively, especially given the large number of players currently at the club.
Maresca, who took over from Mauricio Pochettino, revealed conversations with former Chelsea managers Claudio Ranieri and Carlo Ancelotti, who spoke highly of their experiences at the club. Both Ranieri and Ancelotti offered positive insights into Chelsea's setup and history.
With a focus on optimizing the squad and potential new signings, Maresca remains committed to his coaching duties and working closely with the club's sporting directors to address player movements and team dynamics.
