August 23rd 2024.
Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed that the club is still looking to sign another striker before the transfer window closes. Despite already making ten signings this summer, the arrival of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, the Blues are determined to strengthen their attacking options even further.
Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku are already part of the team, and young talent Marc Guiu recently made his first start for the club. However, with the missed opportunity in a recent match, it's clear that Chelsea is still on the hunt for a top-class striker. One name that keeps popping up is Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who may be on his way out as Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku is set to come in.
When asked about the potential signing of a striker, Maresca stated, "If we have the chance to bring in someone who can make a difference, then we will try. However, we are also content with our current squad and will not sign players just for the sake of it. We only want players who can truly improve our team."
Maresca also revealed that talks between Chelsea and Napoli have taken place in London, with both teams trying to work out a deal. However, the negotiations for Osimhen may prove to be challenging as Chelsea is looking for a loan deal, while Napoli prefers a permanent transfer.
As for the team's new signing, Joao Felix, Maresca confirmed that he could potentially be in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Wolves. However, he also admitted that Pedro Neto, another new addition, is not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes.
"In terms of fitness, Joao is ready as he has been playing regularly at Atletico Madrid. However, he still needs time to understand our style of play. As for Pedro, the last time he played a full match was in February, so we need to work on his physical condition along with a few other players," Maresca explained.
He continued, "We may see Pedro play for about 60-65 minutes on Thursday, but it's too soon to expect him to start on Sunday. He is the type of winger who is always looking to take on defenders and create opportunities for the team, so his presence on the pitch is crucial for us."
In conclusion, it's apparent that Chelsea is determined to keep improving their squad, and with the transfer window closing soon, we can expect to see some exciting developments in the coming days. Stay tuned for all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis from Chelsea.
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