June 4th 2024.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is currently focused on securing transfer deals for his club. In particular, Chelsea has made contact with Benjamin Sesko and Michael Olise in an attempt to disrupt the transfer plans of their rivals Arsenal and Manchester United.
It was previously thought that Arsenal was leading the race to sign RB Leipzig forward Sesko, with their manager Mikel Arteta eager to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming season. Despite scoring an impressive 91 goals last season, just five less than champions Manchester City, Arsenal could benefit from the addition of a prolific goal scorer. Their top scorer, Bukayo Saka, managed 16 goals in the 2023-24 season.
While Sesko may not have had an outstanding scoring record last season, with 14 goals in 31 league appearances, there is a sense that the 21-year-old has the potential for much more. As he prepares to represent Slovenia in the upcoming Euro 2024, Sesko has reportedly expressed his desire to join Arsenal this summer. However, Chelsea has also shown interest in the highly-rated forward and have already reached out to his representatives.
According to reports, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is fully backing new manager Enzo Maresca and is actively involved in their pursuit of summer signings. Along with Sesko, Chelsea is also in talks with RB Leipzig for a potential deal, as they did with Mykhailo Mudryk in 2023. This move is part of Chelsea's efforts to strengthen their team under Maresca, who has taken over from Mauricio Pochettino as the manager of Stamford Bridge.
In addition, Chelsea has also shown interest in Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise. The 22-year-old, who scored 10 goals and made six assists in 19 Premier League games last season, has also attracted attention from Manchester United. However, Chelsea has reportedly opened talks with Olise's agents and Crystal Palace, who are asking for a fee of at least £60m for the former Reading star.
Despite having a strong attacking squad, Chelsea struggled with consistency last season under former manager Pochettino. Maresca is determined to bring in new talent for the upcoming season, especially with Chelsea's return to Europe in the Conference League. In order to comply with profit and sustainability rules, Chelsea is open to offers for midfielder Conor Gallagher and their £97.5m flop, Romelu Lukaku.
In the world of football, things can change quickly. Just months ago, it seemed like Arsenal was leading the race for Sesko, but now Chelsea has emerged as a strong contender. With the help of their owner Todd Boehly, Chelsea is determined to secure their top targets and strengthen their squad before the start of the new season. As for Arsenal and Manchester United, they may need to rethink their transfer plans if they want to compete with their London rivals for these talented players.
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