Maresca has already welcomed Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Dario Essugo and Estevao Willian to the club this summer, but Chelsea are keen to further strengthen as they return to the Champions League, along their participation in the Premier League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup next season.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Xavi Simons, but what does that mean for their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho?

Joao Felix joined Chelsea permanently last summer for around £45m and the Blues could now recoup that figure as he edges closer to joining Al Nassr; Felix spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan,

Alongside Chelsea, Aston Villa have also been credited with interest in Garnacho, while Unai Emery’s side also includes another target for the Blues in the form of England international Morgan Rogers. Villa hope to hand Rogers a new contract this summer, however.

RB Leipzig are monitoring Leicester City's Bilal El Khannous to replace Xavi Simons, whose future at Red Bull Arena appears uncertain amid Chelsea interest.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Leipzig signed the 22-year-old for €80 million—€55 million of that paid up front—and he remains under contract until June 2027. PSG included a sell-on clause in the deal, meaning they’re entitled to a cut of any future transfer fee.

Chelsea have advanced their interest in RB Leipzig's XavI Simons and the player has made a decision over a potential move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Selling Joao Felix will allow Chelsea to accelerate their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons according to Sky Sports.The Blues have been busy this summer and have already signed Jamie Gittens,