Chelsea could be set for another busy week in the transfer market as preparations for the upcoming season continue at pace. It has already been an active summer at Stamford Bridge, with Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Mamadou Sarr, and Dario Essugo all completing moves to West London. The Blues also activated a £30 million release clause to bring in Liam Delap from relegated Ipswich Town.
However, the club’s transfer activity is far from over. With manager Enzo Maresca keen to further strengthen his squad, several more additions and departures could be finalised in the coming days. The summer window remains open until the start of September, but Chelsea are hoping to wrap up business early to allow new signings time to integrate before the season begins.
Here are three key transfer developments to watch this week:
Jorrel Hato
Chelsea are actively pursuing Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, a long-standing target for several of Europe’s top clubs. The talented centre-back was spotted at Anfield last season, attending a Liverpool match as a guest of Cody Gakpo, indicating the Reds’ interest.
However, Chelsea are optimistic about securing his signature ahead of their rivals. Ajax reportedly value Hato at around £60 million, but Chelsea are attempting to negotiate a deal closer to £40 million. according to football.london
Nicolas Jackson
The arrival of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap for a combined £90 million fee has placed Nicolas Jackson’s future at Chelsea under the spotlight. With competition for the central striker role intensifying, Jackson could be set for an exit.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing the Senegalese forward to Old Trafford. Talks have already taken place, but any move is said to hinge on United offloading players first. The expected loan of Marcus Rashford to Barcelona could pave the way for Jackson to join Erik ten Hag’s squad.
Renato Veiga
Renato Veiga may also be on his way out of Stamford Bridge, with Atletico Madrid keen on signing the Portuguese defender. According to Fabrizio Romano, Veiga is open to the move after struggling for regular first-team minutes since joining Chelsea from Basel last summer.
Chelsea are only willing to sell if they receive a significant return on their initial £12 million investment. The club are reportedly demanding at least £34 million, and Atletico are pushing forward in negotiations. If their valuation is met, a deal could materialise quickly.
Atletico Madrid have already made two proposals to Chelsea for Renato Veiga. The last of which has risen to €35 million, including bonuses.
Chelsea’s transfer strategy under Maresca appears to be a blend of bold recruitment and smart squad management. With weeks left in the window, more moves are expected as the Blues aim to assemble a squad capable of challenging on all fronts.
