Todd Boehly & Enzo Maresca Clash Over Chelsea Long Term Target, Boehly Insists On Spending £130m While Enzo Want Flop As His Striker It’s barely a week into his appointment and Enzo Maresca and Todd Boehly are already at Loggerheads, Boehly wants to splash the cash and sign his preferred forward while Maresca is reserved.
Fabrizio Romano has raised doubts about whether Chelsea will adhere to Todd Boehly’s reported guidance on their transfer strategy this summer. With another busy transfer window on the horizon, Chelsea’s owners face the challenge of backing yet another new manager. The club is close to appointing Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, just over a week after parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino.
Reports suggest that Chelsea is set to make up to five new signings to give Maresca a strong foundation for his first Premier League role. A primary focus for the club has been acquiring a top-tier striker, a need highlighted across several transfer windows. Victor Osimhen has been frequently linked with Chelsea, particularly since he is expected to leave Napoli after their disappointing title defense.
Osimhen was reportedly Todd Boehly’s top target, with the Nigerian striker seen as an ideal addition to the squad. However, according to Romano, Chelsea is not currently pursuing Osimhen. Romano tweeted that while Chelsea intends to sign a new striker for the upcoming season, there have been no negotiations or discussions regarding Osimhen, irrespective of Romelu Lukaku’s involvement in the deal. He confirmed that Chelsea is not planning a move for Osimhen at this time, with both Lukaku and Armando Broja expected to leave the club.
Chelsea may have taken into account Nicolas Jackson’s performance, who had a respectable first season in the Premier League. This could influence their transfer priorities, with a belief that strengthening other areas of the team is more urgent than acquiring a new striker.
As Chelsea navigates the summer transfer market, their strategy seems to be evolving. The focus may now shift to bolstering other positions to align with Maresca’s tactical vision. The decision not to pursue Osimhen might indicate a broader approach to building a balanced and competitive squad for the upcoming season.
