Can Enzo Maresca succeed? As the Blues begin their transfer quest for Levi Colwill cover, Chelsea’s surprising €50 million approach for the outstanding Inter defender is rejected.
In an attempt to find a replacement for Levi Colwill, Chelsea submitted a bid of €50 million (£43 million/$58 million) for Alessandro Bastoni, but Inter denied them.
Colwill, a central defender for Chelsea, has been sidelined for the majority of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Maresca has acknowledged that he has informed the club that he wants a replacement player.
During the Blues’ goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday, Josh Acheampong and Trevoh Chalobah were paired at the back, while Wesley Fofana and newcomer Jorrel Hato were benched. Due to fitness concerns, Benoit Badiashile and Tosin Adarabioyo are also not accessible at this time.
Despite having signed players like Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, and Hato in recent months, the Blues are anticipated to stay busy until the summer transfer window shuts on September 1.
In order to make room for Xavi Simons, they intend to transfer Christopher Nkunku, and Alejandro Garnacho, a Manchester United exile, is also urging a move to Stamford Bridge.
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Tottenham is nearing the completion of their transfer saga, focusing on Crystal Palace’s talisman, with Eberechi Eze’s acquisition.
According to reports, Eberechi Eze’s transfer from Crystal Palace to Tottenham is “imminent” as negotiations between the two Premier League teams continue.
Tottenham and Palace are reportedly in advanced talks to iron out the last aspects of Eze’s move to north London, according to Sky Sport CH. The England international, who is also rumored to be of interest to Arsenal, participated in Sunday’s goalless draw between the Eagles and Chelsea despite the rumors surrounding his future. The video assistant referee at Stamford Bridge denied a spectacular free-kick.
A transfer fee of approximately £60 million (€69.5 million/$81.2 million) is anticipated to be agreed with after talks are believed to have progressed on Monday. Eze and Spurs have already reached a personal agreement on a deal that would last until 2030. It now appears like Eze will join the Europa League winners and play in the Champions League for the first time in his career.
Palace boss Oliver Glasner appeared certain that the 27-year-old would be retained when Eze’s release clause expired, even asserting that he would be available to play in Thursday’s Conference League qualifier against Norwegian team Fredrikstad. Eze might have played his final game for his present team, though, if talks continue to go well.
Cristian Romero agrees to a new four-year deal with Tottenham.
Cristian Romero, the captain of Tottenham Hotspur, has extended his contract with the team until 2029 by signing a new four-year deal. Atletico Madrid had targeted Romero, but head coach Thomas Frank designated him the new club captain.
Romero, who played in Italy’s Serie A for three seasons prior to entering the Premier League, stated his wish to play in La Liga. Atletico, however, gave up on Romero and focused on other prospects because they thought Spurs were attempting to bind him to a new contract.
Romero, a €55m signing from Juventus, has been a key player for Tottenham under former coaches Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte, and Ange Postecoglou. Despite limited Premier League appearances, he played a significant role in their Europa League win under Postecoglou. Frank, his new head coach, praised Romero’s commitment to the club.
After Son Heung-min left, Thomas Frank named Cristian Romero as the new captain of Tottenham Hotspur. Romero, a highly decorated and experienced center-back, has remained loyal to the team despite rumors about his future, as evidenced by a new long-term contract.
Romero displayed his technical talent in a 3-0 victory over Burnley and his defensive brilliance in a penalty shootout loss to PSG. Spurs’ success this season depends on the connection with Micky van de Ven, and he has a bright future in north London.
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