BREAKING ✅✅: “Todd Boehly is in a secret meeting to negotiate the signing of a £67m winger, requested by Enzo Maresca, who is considered better than Nico Williams and Adeyemi.”
Chelsea’s Need for Reinforcements Despite Major Investments
Despite substantial investment from owner Todd Boehly since his takeover in 2022, Chelsea has shown a need for further signings in several key areas.
Defensive Struggles:
Current Issues: The defensive unit has faced challenges during the 2023/24 campaign.
Recent Signing: Fulham center-back Tosin Adarabioyo joined Stamford Bridge on July 1st following a pre-contract agreement.
Future Additions: Tosin is unlikely to be the last defensive reinforcement, with new boss Enzo Maresca also being linked to players like Riccardo Calafiori.
Forward Line Concerns:
Current Performance: Despite star man Cole Palmer scoring 22 Premier League goals last season, the Blues still lack cutting edge in their forward line.
Potential Targets: The club has considered various names, including Brighton forward Kaoru Mitoma.
Chelsea’s Interest in Kaoru Mitoma
According to Ben Jacobs on the London is Blue podcast via Chelsea Chronicle, Chelsea has held internal discussions about potentially signing Brighton forward Kaoru Mitoma.
Mitoma’s Background: Valued at €60m (£51m), Mitoma featured in 19 matches under Roberto De Zerbi for Brighton last season, scoring three goals and providing four assists.
Interest Details: Chelsea’s interest stems from Mitoma’s impressive form, registering 25 goal contributions since his debut for Brighton in August 2022.
Current Status: No official approach has been made, but Chelsea remains interested in Mitoma, which would deviate from their usual strategy of investing in younger talents.
Why Mitoma Would Be Ideal for Nicolas Jackson at Chelsea
Jackson’s Background: Nicolas Jackson, who joined Chelsea for £29.8m from Villarreal, faced criticism during his first Premier League campaign despite scoring 14 goals.
Potential Partnership: With Mitoma’s added service, Jackson could improve his performance and goal-scoring tally.
Mitoma’s Strengths:
Progressive Play: Mitoma produced 3.9 progressive passes per 90 minutes last season, indicating his ability to move the ball into attacking areas.
Top Stats: He ranked in the top 2% of wingers in Europe’s top five leagues for progressive carries (6.4 per 90 minutes) during the 2023/24 campaign.
Assists: Mitoma also provided 0.3 assists per 90 minutes for Brighton, adding a significant attacking threat.
Conclusion
Chelsea’s investment in young talent under Enzo Maresca might be complemented by the acquisition of a more experienced attacker like Mitoma. His ability to create chances in the final third could help Jackson build on his impressive goal-scoring tally from the 2023/24 season.