Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca Bracing for a potential exit at Stamford Bridge next month, it is believed another member of his squad is now looking to leave in the winter window.
Enzo Maresca refuses to rule out a Chelsea exit in January
Speaking at a recent press conference, when asked about the immediate future of summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the Chelsea manager refused to rule out an exit for any of his players – insisting that anything can happen in January.
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Dewsbury-Hall is one of several fringe Chelsea players who have repeatedly been linked with an exit door, alongside the likes of Ben Chilwell, Cesar Casadei and Carne Chukwuemeka, and Maresca cannot deny that any of his squad could choose to leave the club.
He added: “Unfortunately I cannot say that, not about Kiernan, but about the entire team, because when the transfer window is open, unfortunately anything can happen.” He said Maresca talks about a possible departure from Chelsea in January.
He added: “So I'm not focusing on January. The only thing I can say about Kiernan is that we are very happy with the way he is working, we are very happy with his performance, and that is my idea of Kiernan.”
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Chelsea's next matches in the English Premier League |
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Everton (away) |
December 22 |
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Fulham (home) |
December 26 |
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Ipswich Town (away) |
December 30th |
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Crystal Palace (away) |
January 4 |
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Bournemouth (home) |
January 14 |
“We don't want one of our players to leave. The problem is that sometimes the question is more directed at them, if they say: 'Well, you don't want me to leave, but I'm not happy, I want to play more,' so in this case, we won't say “No, you have to stay, yes or yes.” It is a matter of agreement between the club and the player. The only thing I can say is that we are happy with Kiernan, then we will see.
Defender Axel Disasi is also attracting interest from Juventuswith reports in France claiming the 26-year-old may opt to pack his bags and leave as he struggles to secure Maresca's future. Premier League students.
Maresca previously ruled out going out for Christopher NkunkuBut given the Chelsea coach's recent comments, it seems… 52 million pounds sterling The signing from RB Leipzig is not completely out of the equation when it comes to expenses.
Nkunku is currently Chelsea's top scorer in all competitions with 12 goals in 24 appearances, but the Frenchman remains behind Nicholas Jackson in the Maresca pecking order when it comes to his top-flight team selections.
Christopher Nkunku is 'ready to leave' Chelsea in January
According to journalist Graeme Bailey and The Boot Room, Nkunku is 'ready to leave' Chelsea in Januaryand his agents are actively looking for options in the form of a new club for the former Bundesliga players.
The 27-year-old has started just two Premier League matches all season, once in the opening weekend against Manchester City, and then against Southampton in their 5-1 win at St Mary's.
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be monitoring the situation closely, and could offer Nkunku a route out of Stamford Bridge in a potential switch across the Channel.
Their interest in Nkonkwo could cause a transfer domino too, with both Arsenal and Manchester United eyeing Randall Kolo-Mwani. Luis Enrique's side need to shuffle the France international to make room for Nkunku, so this could be something to watch as the transfer window gets closer to reopening.