Chelsea Nears Double Deal Ahead West Ham Deadline

Chelsea are actively working to complete multiple transfers before the summer transfer window closes on September 1, with a particular focus on signing Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho. The club is close to finalizing the sale of Renato Veiga to Villarreal for around €30 million, which will help balance their spending amid financial constraints and fines for overspending. Chelsea also aims to sell key players such as Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, and others to fund new acquisitions, with a complex loan and sale strategy in place due to FIFA regulations on overseas loans. RB Leipzig has set a deadline for Chelsea to complete the deals involving Xavi Simons and Nkunku, emphasizing the urgency as Chelsea prepares for upcoming matches, including one against West Ham United. Additionally, Chelsea's owners, BlueCo, have agreed personal terms with Brighton's Julio Enciso, who is expected to join Strasbourg as part of a multi-club development strategy, eventually positioning him for a future at Chelsea. Manager Enzo Maresca has highlighted the need for a new center-back following Levi Colwill's injury while expressing confidence that the club understands his transfer priorities.