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chelsea It is now believed to be “working” behind the scenes to sign a La Liga star, with Stamford Bridge officials clearly impressed.
Chelsea look to strengthen centre-backs and move on
Enzo Maresca Leads the west Londoners to five wins in their last five games Premier League During the game, the Italian was forced to constantly refute suggestions that Chelsea are now competing with Arsenal and Liverpool for the title this season.
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Chelsea have scored more goals than any other top-flight team, with only Arsenal and Liverpool conceding fewer, so many are starting to believe Maresca can beat Arne in his debut season as manager It was no surprise that Slott and Mikel Arteta won the Premier League title.
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Chelsea’s next Premier League games |
date |
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Everton (away) |
December 22 |
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Fulham (home) |
December 26 |
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Ipswich Town (away) |
December 30 |
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Crystal Palace (away) |
January 4 |
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Bournemouth (home) |
January 14 |
However, despite the excellent form, Chelsea insiders are still looking to strengthen some key areas of the squad – both in the upcoming January transfer window and next summer.
BlueCo are said to be prioritizing a new centre-back at Chelseawhich could mean that one of Axel Disasi or Benoit Badiashle could leave (Simon Phillips), Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, Crystal Palace’s Marc Gaehy, Benfica’s Tomas Araujo and Antonio Silva are all under consideration.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are also likely to bring in a prolific new number nine, although Nicholas Jackson has been outstanding this season and Christopher Nkunku has been equally prolific off the bench.
According to some reports, Chelsea have made contact with Ipswich Town over Liam Delapand has already been negotiating a potential deal.
The Englishman has impressed under Kieran McKenna but Delap is by no means the only striker target over the past few months, with Victor Chokeres, Victoria Kedou Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko, Victor Boniface and Dusan Vlahovic have also been linked sporadically.
Chelsea are ‘trying hard’ to sign Getafe star Cristiano Uche
Another midfielder who can operate as a centre-forward but is more of a traditional attacking midfielder is Getafe starlet Christantus Uche.
The budding Nigerian was playing amateur football in his home country just two years ago, but since then Uche has risen to the top of European football and is now playing in Spain’s top flight.
The 21-year-old signed for just €500,000 in the summer and has become a mainstay at Getafe, with his performances attracting attention in west London.
According to Spanish media reports, Chelsea ‘working hard’ on Uche dealthe club’s board of directors were particularly impressed by his versatility. They are clearly the ‘most determined’ club to secure his services but Getafe won’t let him leave for a penny less £21m release clause.
