Chelsea transfer priorities made clear with ‘two signings in pipeline’
Chelsea could be set to continue bolstering their attacking options despite their flurry of activity earlier in the window.
Crystal Palace held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw in their first Premier League match of the season in what was a frustrating start to the season for the Blues.
Chelsea gave starts to new signings Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, with Liam Delap and Estevao coming on from the bench.
Enzo Maresca though still wants to strengthen his squad with a dip in form predicted mid-way through the season for Chelsea.
Two stars set for Stamford Bridge moves
The Athletic [19 August], report that Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho “remains a priority target,” for Chelsea.
Football Insider exclusively revealed that Man Untied want to resolve Garnacho’s future in order to sign Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.
Garnacho would compete with Gittens on the left flank and the 21-year-old only wants to join Chelsea this summer with the club in “active in talks with Man United.”
Chelsea are also in “informal talks with RB Leipzig” about striking a deal for midfielder Xavi Simons.
As exclusively revealed by Football Insider Chelsea face competition from Manchester City for Simons, with a £60million valuation on the 22-year-old.
New signings would help aid Chelsea problem
Football Insider Verdict
The goalless draw against Crystal Palace highlighted Chelsea’s need for more creativity in their side when playing against a low block.
Chelsea looked to have run out of ideas to break through the Palace rearguard, and the visitors comfortably left Stamford Bridge with a point.
Garnacho would be a much needed signing for Chelsea, with Gittens still bedding into his new surroundings.
The Argentine winger has been a creative spark for Man United over the past couple of seasons and has been a regular contributor of goals.
| Appearances | 144 |
| Goals | 26 |
| Assists | 22 |
Simons is the creative midfielder Chelsea may be after with the midfielder a technical operator with the dribbling ability to be able to create chances for his team mates.
The Netherlands international could also play as a number eight, adding greater creativity from deep with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo focusing more on the defensive side of their game.
Maresca though ultimately still has work to do on the training ground, with many teams set to come to Chelsea and sit deep with the aim of frustrating their hosts.