Chelsea are believed to be “very close” to making another major signing this summer, contrary to other reports, with Enzo Maresca’s side on the verge of another statement deal ahead of their potential challenge for a Premier League title.
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The Blues are in very high spirits right now after their Club World Cup triumph, which also brought in £87.5 million worth of prize money to the Stamford Bridge coffers – handing them an almighty boost when it comes to navigating the PSR threshold.
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Chelsea’s best performers in the Premier League last season |
Average match rating |
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Cole Palmer |
7.33 |
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Moises Caicedo |
7.02 |
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Enzo Fernández |
6.95 |
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Nicolas Jackson |
6.88 |
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Noni Madueke |
6.82 |
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via WhoScored |
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Chelsea have also brought in an estimated £100 million through player sales, after agreeing deals to let Kepa Arrizabalaga, Basir Humphreys, Noni Madueke, Marcus Bettinelli, Djordje Petrovic and Mathis Amougou leave west London.
So far, BlueCo have spent £145 million on Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro – so taking into account their cash windfall from departures and winning the CWC – Chelsea are actually making a profit right now.
The money to spend is there, and quite comfortably, even if they’re under pressure from UEFA to sell players and balance out their squad.
According to reliable media sources, Chelsea are putting those funds to good use.
They’re currently in talks to sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, who is determined to join Maresca’s side, and even informed manager John Heitinga of his intentions to leave Amsterdam (Fabrizio Romano).
As well as Hato, Chelsea are in ongoing negotiations over a deal for RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons, which comes amid the Bundesliga side’s attempts to land midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in a ‘separate’ move.
While Arsenal have also contacted Simons’ representatives (Fabrizio Romano), it is Chelsea who are seriously taking the lead here, as explained by journalist Simon Phillips, via his Substack.
Chelsea “very close” to agreeing Xavi Simons deal
According to the reporter, a move for the 22-year-old is actually “further along” than what’s being claimed elsewhere.
Chelsea talks are “advancing fast” for Simons, and there is a sense that this deal is “very close” with just the final details left to be ironed out.
“Simons especially is actually further along than what is being reported,” wrote Phillips.
“Chelsea are likely just covering themselves in case it doesn’t get done. The club do need to sell, but there isn’t a feeling like Christopher Nkunku needs to go first before Chelsea sign Simons, but some advancement on it could help.
“The last our sources heard on Simons to Chelsea was that it was very close but had some final details to sort out.
“I continue to hear ‘deals are advancing fast’ and there is real positivity on both players [Hato and Simons].”
Simons is reported to be Leipzig’s highest-ever paid player on around £192,000-per-week, and for good reason, with the Netherlands international seriously impressing for them since initially joining on loan at the start of 2023/2024.
His tally of 21 goals and 23 assists in all competitions prompted Leipzig to make his move permanent for an initial £43 million in January, but it appears he could already be on the move, specifically to Chelsea.
