As the new Premier League season draws near, Chelsea are preparing to take on Crystal Palace this coming Sunday. Under the stewardship of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have enjoyed a fruitful summer, securing the FIFA Club World Cup title last month by overcoming Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues have bolstered their ranks with new acquisitions such as Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Jamie Gittens.
Nevertheless, with the transfer window still open, Chelsea continue to remain active in the market, both in terms of guiding players in and out of Stamford Bridge. With slightly less than three weeks remaining until the transfer deadline, significant developments are still anticipated.
Chelsea Defender Rekindles Dortmund Interest
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly rekindling their interest in Chelsea’s Renato Veiga, as per the latest insights from Sky in Germany. The Bundesliga contenders are believed to be reconsidering the Portuguese international following an injury setback for Niklas Sule. Veiga, who almost joined Dortmund last season, instead opted for a temporary stint with Serie A heavyweights Juventus. However, with Dortmund now facing defensive challenges, they might be inclined to pursue the move before the transfer window closes. Meanwhile, following a commendable loan spell where Veiga registered 15 appearances during the latter half of last season, Juventus may express interest in having him return.
Borussia Dortmund represents a noteworthy destination for Veiga, whether on a loan or permanent deal. Speculation suggests he does not feature prominently in Maresca’s plans, despite Levi Colwill’s absence due to an ACL injury. Only time will tell if Dortmund or Juventus solidify their interest.
Interest in Barcelona’s Emerging Talent
In other developments, Chelsea have surfaced as an unexpected candidate for Barcelona’s young prodigy, Fermin Lopez, if recent speculation from Spain’s Diario AS is to be believed. Manchester United, Chelsea, and even clubs from Saudi Arabia are thought to have enquired about the 22-year-old’s future.
The discourse surrounding Lopez’s situation has been conflicting, with some reports from Spain claiming that Barcelona regard him as untouchable. Yet, given Barcelona’s well-documented financial woes, rumours of his potential departure persist.
This prospect seems somewhat far-fetched. Securing young talents from Barcelona is usually challenging and often impractical. Chelsea’s previous pursuits of players like Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho make Lopez’s potential move seem improbable, as accommodating him in the squad would be problematic, even if he were available.
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