According to The Athletic, despite
Chelsea
middle period of a tripartite provincial exam (in former times)
Enzo
-Fernandez is in a huge
racial discrimination controversy
But the club
not intended for sale
The 23-year-old Argentinean player. Enzo, who has been seen as a cornerstone of the squad since signing from Benfica for a record-breaking £106m in January 2023, has a contract that expires in 2032 with a remaining book value of more than £90m, making it very difficult to sell him without incurring significant financial losses.
Chelsea are currently investigating the incident with Enzo and could fine him and force him to attend anti-discrimination education training. This is far more likely than selling him or terminating his contract. However, the damage the incident has caused within the squad is already evident, with all six French players and Afro-Belgian midfielder Lavia taking Enzo off social media. With Enzo currently on vacation, how to unite this squad will be a big test for new manager Maresca.
In the transfer market, Chelsea are looking to complete the signing of 2-3 players by the end of July, with reinforcements at the attacking end remaining a priority. The club are evaluating options up front and continue to keep an eye on Atletico Madrid's Omorodion and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are on the lookout for a goalkeeper to suit Maresca's style of play. Ramsdale and Trafford have been ruled out, and Chelsea remain in contact with Danish U21 international goalkeeper Philip Jorgensen despite his signing for Villarreal last month. The club is also actively bringing in talented young players from around the world.
Petrovic is on the for sale list as the club is doubtful about his suitability for Maresca's style of soccer. Due to his good performances in the past season, it is expected that he can be sold for more than €16 million plus a €2 million surcharge. In addition, Chelsea may consider selling Chilwell, who does not fit well with Maresca's system and is one of the higher earners.
Gallagher's situation, on the other hand, has not changed and a sale or contract extension is possible this summer. The player will take a short break after the Europa League before joining Chelsea for pre-season in the United States. Earlier this month, Chelsea rejected an offer from Jeddah United for Kepa, but talks are still ongoing. The Blues are still waiting to hear from Romelu Lukaku, with talks with Napoli yet to come to fruition.
Lens have shown interest in Marlon Sarr, with Chelsea looking to sell the player, and Ugochukwu, Javi Vale and Casteldin all in the outgoing loan program. Chalobah, Broya, Kasadayi and David Fofana are among the players left out of the U.S. preseason squad who could also be sold if they receive acceptable offers.
Chelsea have been actively tweaking their squad in the run up to the new season to ensure they remain competitive in all competitions. Fans will continue to follow these developments and look forward to the team's performance in the new season.
