Chelsea Pursue Multiple Transfers to Strengthen Squad

Chelsea are actively pursuing multiple transfer targets this summer to reinforce their squad under new manager Enzo Maresca. The club is targeting a new winger, with failed bids for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens, renewed interest in Lyon's Malick Fofana, and ongoing negotiations for Gittens, who could command a fee of up to €55 million. Chelsea have already secured striker Liam Delap and are in talks to sign German forward Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart, though competition from other European clubs and the lack of a release clause complicate the deal. Defensively, Chelsea are close to completing a record transfer for 18-year-old Polish center-back Bright Ede from Motor Lublin, with plans to loan him to RC Strasbourg for experience. These moves highlight Chelsea's strategy of combining immediate squad strengthening with long-term development by investing in youth. The club's proactive approach reflects their ambition to build a competitive team for the upcoming season.