August 28th 2024.
Enzo Maresca recently provided an update on the ongoing transfer negotiations involving Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling. It seems that Maresca is keen on having Sancho join Chelsea from Manchester United, while also sending a harsh message to Sterling.
The talks between the Blues and the Red Devils have been heating up, with Sancho potentially making the move from Manchester to west London. This could then pave the way for Sterling to head in the opposite direction and join United. Maresca, who is the head coach of Chelsea, addressed the media on Wednesday and gave some insight into the situation.
According to Maresca, Sterling is not in his plans for the team, but he had nothing but praise for Sancho, whom he knows very well. "I have said it many times before, he is a fantastic person," Maresca said when asked about Sterling. "However, every manager has their own preferences. Sterling is not the type of winger that I prefer. But that does not take away from his impressive history and numbers."
When asked about Chelsea's interest in signing Sancho, Maresca stated, "If we can bring in a player that will benefit our team, I will definitely make the move. However, Jadon is not currently a part of our team. I know him very well, but he is not our player."
The Italian coach also fielded questions about another potential signing for Chelsea - Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Maresca clarified that he has not spoken to current Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson about this matter. "I did not discuss this with Nicolas," Maresca said. "I met with him yesterday, but it was only to talk about the positive impact he has had on the team. Nicolas is our number nine, our main striker at the moment, and we are very happy with him."
Meanwhile, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has given his opinion on the potential arrival of Sterling at Old Trafford. "I think Sterling would be a great addition for United," Ferdinand said. "But it could also mean competition for players like Antony and Amad Diallo, who may now have to fight for their spot on the team. However, healthy competition is necessary and beneficial for a club like Manchester United, and it will only push the team to greater heights."
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