Chelsea Signs Geovany Quenda for £40m, Plans Future Youth Team

Chelsea is in talks to finalize a £40 million deal for Sporting CP's 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda, who has drawn comparisons to Bukayo Saka. The move comes as Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca aims to build a dynamic young squad, with Quenda expected to join at the end of the next season. Meanwhile, defender Malo Gusto's fitness for an upcoming match against Arsenal is uncertain due to an ankle injury, but Maresca has options to fill the right-back position. The team's style under Maresca has faced criticism for being too conservative, drawing parallels to previous Chelsea managers who faced similar backlash. Additionally, young player Tyrique George is poised for potential increased playing time as injuries affect the squad, creating an opportunity for him to start in a crucial match. Maresca's cautious approach to team selection continues to raise questions among fans about his tactical choices.