{"id":303521,"date":"2025-07-30T09:06:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/303521\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:06:11","slug":"enzo-maresca-has-convinced-top-player-to-join-chelsea-after-holding-interesting-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/303521\/","title":{"rendered":"Enzo Maresca has convinced top player to join Chelsea after holding ‘interesting’ talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has played his part in one top player being totally convinced that a move to Stamford Bridge is the right thing for him this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues have given Maresca<\/a> a say in the players the club bring in during this transfer window off the back of a very promising first season in charge.<\/p>\n

Maresca hinted a new striker was needed<\/a> straight after the Conference League final, and was handed his number one target in the form of Liam Delap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, and future star Estevao Willian also coming in, there is going to be a fresh look to the Chelsea attack in the 2025\/26 campaign.<\/p>\n

\"ChelseaPhoto by Andrew Kearns \u2013 CameraSport via Getty ImagesEnzo Maresca has convinced Xavi Simons to join Chelsea<\/p>\n

One player who could still be added to that group of players is Xavi Simons<\/a>, who is currently with the RB Leipzig side as they prepare for the new season.<\/p>\n

Chelsea believe Simons\u2019 versatility makes him the perfect addition<\/a> for Maresca\u2019s side, and he would be replacing the likes of Joao Felix, whose departure has already been confirmed.<\/p>\n

The Dutchman has been open to a move to Stamford Bridge<\/a> as the clubs discuss a potential deal, however the manager\u2019s involvement seems to have made his mind up.<\/p>\n

As per SportsZone, Maresca held \u2018positive and interesting\u2019 talks with Simons, and an official bid from the Blues is expected in the coming hours.<\/p>\n

They said: \u201cXavi Simons and Chelsea FC have agreed personal terms today. The 22yo Dutch player is now closing in on a move to the Bridge after \u2018positive & interesting\u2019 talks with Enzo Maresca about his vision for him and the project. The 1st bid is expected in the next few hours.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 EXCL. Xavi Simons and Chelsea FC have agreed personal terms today.<\/p>\n

The 22yo Dutch player is now closing in on a move to the Bridge after “positive & interesting” talks with Enzo Maresca about his vision for him and the project.<\/p>\n

The 1st bid is expected in the next few hours. pic.twitter.com\/zND6hPLez3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SPORTS ZONE (@SportsZone__) July 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\"XaviPhoto by Ulrik Pedersen\/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLeipzig looking at Chelsea man if Simons heads the other way<\/p>\n

Leipzig held an interest in Carney Chukwuemeka<\/a>, however the midfielder is keen on playing for Borussia Dortmund again after his loan there last season.<\/p>\n

Now, the Bundesliga side are interested in Christopher Nkunku<\/a>, another player who the Blues would be happy to part ways with before September\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman would likely be a positive addition for Leipzig after his very successful time there before he moved to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n\nChristopher Nkunku RB Leipzig stats<\/td>\nChristopher Nkunku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGames<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoals<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAssists<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

There were glimpses of what Nkunku can do during the Club World Cup, however the Blues are still keen on a sale this summer, and may be willing to offer a good price if Simons is moving the other way.<\/p>\n