Maresca excited about new Chelsea signing – Chelsea announce defender deal – Blues makes £115M move
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Chelsea have contacted Newcastle United over a possible deal to sign striker Alexander Isak this summer, as the Blues still seek to sign another forward.
The Magpies talisman was fresh off an impressive season with 25 goals to his name, which certainly explained why his asking price was in the region of £115million. Arsenal were also linked to the Sweden international but any deal being done appeared close to impossible given the finances involved.
However, concerns around profit and sustainability rules for Newcastle saw a chaotic dash to sell players take place. Liverpool were offered the chance to sign Anthony Gordon for £75million with Joe Gomez heading in the opposite direction, however Brighton signing Yankuba Minteh for £30million took them to safety.
The Football. London website has claimed that the club have contacted Newcastle United about a possible deal for Isak – their star man – as the Blues look to get one more big deal done. but the Toon were firm over their stance and told the Blues board that the striker was not for sale.
Former Newcastle midfielder Chris Waddle recently claimed that Isak is an ‘ideal’ player for us- Speaking to BoyleSports, Waddle said: “For Newcastle to lose Isak would be a massive loss, he’s got better and better.
“I watched him in a friendly against Denmark before the tournament started and he kept getting round the defenders so easily, and with so much speed, so I can see why Chelsea are trying to get him out of Newcastle.
“He’s an ideal player for CHELSEA – he’s pacy and exciting – but if Newcastle lose him and replace him with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, they will be in trouble. He suffers so many injuries, so then you’re asking Callum Wilson to stay fit.
MARESCA EXCITED ABOUT NETO –
Enzo Maresca is “very excited” with Chelsea’s signing of Pedro Neto with the club confirming the £51million (plus £3m in add-ons) deal on Sunday afternoon after only making an offer last Friday
The Portugal international has been at Wolves since 2019 when he signed from Braga, scoring 14 goals in 135 appearances across all competitions and an initial fee of £51M has been agreed, with £3m in bonuses to come if the Portuguese winger meets targets.
The 24-year-old has agreed a salary with the west London club and a quickly passed his medical at the weekend – The 24-year-old winger becomes the club’s tenth summer signing – and it is one that Maresca is very much looking forward t
Pedro Neto was introduced to the fans on the pitch at half-time after completing his transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers – the Italian boss said: ‘I’m very excited, he can offer many things. He can play on the right side, he can play on the left side, he’s very good one-on-one. It is one more option we have because there will be many, many games in the season, so we need a big squad.’
Reporter Iomie Stanley opened up and claimed that fans will be delighted with the news that a proven Premier League player was signed by the club, he said: ‘Finally a signing that fans will be happy with.
‘Neto is a quality player that has already proven himself in the Premier League and a man that will be able to make an immediate impact on the CHELSEA side and for Enzo Maresca.
CALEB WILEY MOVE CONFIRMED –
Chelsea have now confirmed that summer signing Caleb Wiley has joined French side Strasbourg for the season – as they want him to get some much needed game time over the next 12 months.
The club made the shock announcement last month that Wiley was the clubs seventh summer signing of the summer – and the left-back joined up with his new side after the Olympic games in Paris.
However – after being at the club for the past few weeks – the decision from the board has now been made and the summer signing will spend the season at French side Strasbourg.
Chelsea posted on the club website: ‘ CHELSEA defender Caleb Wiley has completed a season-long loan move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
‘The 19-year-old joined the Blues last month from Atlanta United before representing the USA at the Olympic Games in Paris.
‘Caleb will now join up with Strasbourg for the forthcoming campaign. We look forward to supporting his development throughout the season.
‘Good luck, Caleb.’
Ahead of his arrival at Stamford Bridge – former coach Gonzalo Pineda has admitted that the lad has some serious talent: ‘What I see from Caleb is this passion,’ Gonzalo Pineda said. ‘Of course, the amazing talent he has, but the passion, energy and maturity he has in his game.’
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