Chelsea have been somewhat of a merry-go-round off the pitch in the last couple of years, so it will come as no surprise to Premier League fans that the Blues have already been active in the market before the summer window opens.
Chelsea pounce to secure Geovany Quenda's signature
Transfer stories are usually hard to come by at this time of year. However, news broke yesterday that Chelsea have agreed a deal that will see Geovany Quenda join in 2026 from Sporting Clube de Portugal for a fee in the region of £42 million.
Despite speculation linking the 17-year-old sensation with a move to Manchester United, Fabrizio Romano delivered his signature 'Here We Go' confirmation in the early hours of Thursday morning, detailing that the Portugal Under-21 international has said yes to Enzo Maresca's project at Stamford Bridge.
While their attempts to finish in the Premier League top four and claim Europa Conference League glory remain on the table, Todd Boehly and company appear to be pressing ahead with their mission to build a rich portfolio of Blues-owned talent by any means necessary.
Looking to strengthen their forward line, Liam Delap is someone Chelsea want to lead the line in future seasons amid reports they have put forward a £50 million approach for the homegrown striker.
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The money tap never runs dry at Stamford Bridge, and the Blues have now agreed another deal following news that Quenda will be their latest shiny new addition.
Chelsea agree deal to sign Dario Essugo this summer
Per A Bola, Chelsea will sign Dario Essugo from Sporting CP for £18.5 million and he is now set to arrive in west London this summer. Currently on loan at Las Palmas, the 20-year-old has scored once in 19 appearances across all competitions. No variables have been included in the transfer, which appears to be a fixed agreement between all parties rather than a staggered payment process.
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Labelled a "ball progression machine" by Ben Mattinson, Essugo had demonstrated his credentials as a deep-lying ball carrier this term, retaining a dribble success rate of 76.9% in La Liga. He has also won 33 tackles and 97 duels, becoming an industrious presence in one of Europe's top-five leagues despite his relative inexperience.
Chelsea's transfer strategy is controversial by nature. Yes, they have access to a plethora of talent, but how many actually make a sustained first-team breakthrough in the ever-changing landscape of Stamford Bridge? Now, the onus is on Essugo to prove he has what it takes to push himself into Maresca's plans next season. Likely to have time on his side, pre-season may be the perfect opportunity to impress.