Chelsea Near £25m Deal for Premier League Forward Hailed as “Fantastic” by Maresca

According to recent reports, Chelsea are close to securing a £25 million deal for a Premier League forward who has received high praise from manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues are looking to strengthen their attacking options ahead of next season after struggling to find consistent goalscoring form this campaign.

Chelsea’s lackluster offensive display in their recent defeat to Arsenal highlighted the need for reinforcements up front. The club has been actively pursuing several forward targets in recent weeks as they aim to add more firepower to their squad.

While Chelsea recently beat Manchester United to the signing of young winger Geovany Quenda, that deal is not set to be completed until 2026. As a result, the Blues are exploring options to bring in more immediate attacking talent this summer.

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap appears to be high on Chelsea’s wishlist, with the club reportedly preparing a £60 million bid. The Blues are also said to be admirers of AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.

However, the latest reports suggest Chelsea are now focused on permanently signing Jadon Sancho, who is currently on loan from Manchester United. The London club is reportedly willing to activate the £25 million buy option in Sancho’s loan agreement.

Sancho made a promising start to his Chelsea loan spell, registering assists in his first three Premier League appearances. Maresca praised the winger’s work ethic in training, describing him as “fantastic.” However, Sancho’s form has dipped in recent months, with no goal contributions in his last nine league matches.

Despite this inconsistency, Chelsea appear committed to keeping Sancho beyond this season. The club will be hoping the 24-year-old can recapture his early-season form and justify their investment in the long term.