- New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has already completed six signings this summer
- The Blues are currently on a pre-season tour in the USA – they suffered a 4-1 defeat to Celtic on Saturday
- The new arrivals add to the over £1 billion spent by owner Todd Boehly since taking charge
Chelsea is on the brink of signing a goalkeeper and a defender.
New head coach Enzo Maresca, who took the helm after leading Leicester City to the Championship title last season, has already brought in six new players for the club.
The priciest of these newcomers is £30 million signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, acquired from Leicester. Chelsea’s owner, Todd Boehly, has embarked on an extensive spending spree, surpassing £1 billion since he assumed control of the team in June 2022.
Additionally, the Blues have recruited Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Fulham and brought in promising talents Marc Guiu, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga, and Omari Kellyman this summer.
Currently, the Blues are on a pre-season tour in the USA and are preparing to welcome two more signings.
New head coach Enzo Maresca has already welcomed six signings to his squad this summer
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall followed Maresca to Chelsea from Leicester after the pair were promoted together while Tosin Adarabioyo has joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Fulham
Todd Boehly has spent a staggering more than £1 billion on transfers since becoming owner
Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is poised to join for £20.7 million, with the 22-year-old shot-stopper traveling to the United States to complete the transfer.
Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino is not expected to meet the squad in the States but is set to undergo a medical in London, according to reports.
Anselmino will cost approximately £15.6 million but is likely to return to Boca on loan.
Enzo Maresca is actively enhancing his squad as he prepares for the upcoming season and aims to secure his first victory of pre-season.
Chelsea drew 2-2 with Wrexham, followed by a 4-1 loss to Celtic, where the team conceded avoidable goals against former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Chelsea’s only goal in the match came from a late penalty converted by £52 million attacker Christopher Nkunku.
These early challenges are anticipated as Maresca works to establish a new playing style.
The team is scheduled to compete against Club America on Wednesday, with Jorgensen’s signing expected to be finalized by then.
Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is set to join Chelsea for £20.7 million – the 22-year-old shot-stopper is heading to the USA to finalize the transfer to Enzo Maresca’s side
19-year-old Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino is expected to sign for Chelsea at £15.6 million but may go back to Argentina to play for Boca on loan instead of becoming a regular starter
Chelsea’s next match in their USA tour will be against Premier League rivals Manchester City, scheduled for Saturday, 3 August, in Columbus, Ohio.
Three days later, the Blues will head to Charlotte, North Carolina, for their final tour match against current Champions League holders Real Madrid at the Bank of America Stadium.
