Chelsea could be very busy in these final few weeks of the transfer window.
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The west Londoners are not done this summer.
Earlier this week, Enzo Maresca was backed with the signing of Ajax left-back/centre-back Jorrel Hato, who will provide cover for Marc Cucurella whilst also bolstering the heart of Chelsea's defence.
Chelsea's best performers in the Premier League last season Average match rating
Cole Palmer 7.33
Moises Caicedo 7.02
Enzo Fernández 6.95
Nicolas Jackson 6.88
Noni Madueke 6.82
via WhoScored
In traditional Chelsea fashion, the Netherlands international has agreed a long-term seven-year contract and is undergoing a medical today, before the club announce him as their next major signing of the summer.
Meanwhile, talks remain ongoing for RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons, which is taking longer than initially thought.
A report from The Sun, via GOAL, claims that Chelsea have offered multiple players to Leipzig, including Carney Chukwuemeka and Armando Broja, in an attempt to sweeten negotiations, offload players and lower the Dutchman's overall asking price.
RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons reacts after the match
Super agent Ali Barat is heavily involved in these discussions as he tries to facilitate Simons' potential move to Stamford Bridge, and according to other reports, Chelsea could still move for Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
A swoop for the Argentine, who Ruben Amorim's side are actively trying to sell, is believed to be independent of the Simons deal, with Chelsea in the market for another left-winger after Jamie Gittens (talkSPORT).
This is backed up by The Telegraph's Matt Law, who's shared a detailed update on Garnacho to Chelsea this week.
Chelsea expected to bid for Alejandro Garnacho
Accordong to Law, Chelsea have completed extensive background checks into the 21-year-old's personality profile, and they have zero concerns over his attitude, despite Garnacho's questionable conduct at Old Trafford.
Chelsea are expected to make a bid for Garnacho too, and Simons' potential arrival won't shut the door on him as BlueCo look to tempt the former Atlético Madrid academy ace with a move to London.
Chelsea-Garnacho
Personal terms shouldn't be an issue either, with Chelsea believed to be Garnacho's "first choice" destination should he leave Manchester.
United are under some pressure to sell the winger as we enter the final weeks of this transfer window, with reports suggesting that they've slashed his asking price from £70 million to £40 million.
Garnacho racked up 11 goals and 10 assists in 58 appearances for United last season, and won the 2024 Puskas award for a stunning overhead kick against Everton at Goodision Park the year prior.
“He has a lot of personality, he doesn’t give up, and he’s always on the ball. He never gives up in one-on-one situations,” said former Argentina international Javier Saviola at the end of 2024/2025.
“Now he’s adding goals to his game, something he was lacking a bit before, and he’s appearing closer to the box.”