Chelsea could sign striker before transfer deadline – Enzo Maresca

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed he wish to signal one other striker earlier than the switch window shuts subsequent week.

The membership have already purchased 11 gamers this summer time, albeit some are taking part in elsewhere this season like Estevao Willian at Palmeiras, however their enterprise is probably not performed but.

Chelsea have Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and 18-year-old Marc Guiu as their essential choices to play up entrance and Maresca desires so as to add an alternative choice if doable.

When requested about what switch enterprise he would love Chelsea to do earlier than the deadline subsequent Friday, Maresca stated: “If now we have the possibility to usher in a 9 that may assist us and make the distinction, then we’re going to strive. In any other case, we’re okay.

“We don’t must signal gamers simply to signal gamers. If we signal gamers and so they assist us to enhance, then for positive we’d like gamers. In any other case, we’re pleased with the way in which we’re.”

Chelsea are excited by Napoli centre ahead Victor Osimhen, however have advised the Serie A membership that they’ll solely take into account a mortgage deal. Napoli and the participant would favor a everlasting sale and are contemplating their choices.

In the meantime, Maresca has confirmed new £44.5million ($58m) signing Joao Felix is obtainable to make his debut in opposition to Wolves on Sunday.

Pedro Neto, who joined from Wolves for and preliminary €60million (£51.4m; $65.5m) is ready to be named on the bench for his return to Molineux. The winger has not performed a full 90 minutes since February, partly because of damage, and is being eased again to full match health

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