Enzo Maresca has wasted no time reshaping his squad this summer. After guiding Chelsea to a Champions League spot and finishing just two points behind Manchester City last season, the club has already splashed out over £200 million to strengthen.
Joao Pedro arrived from Brighton and Jamie Bynoe Gittens joined from Borussia Dortmund, two headline signings so far. But the spending spree looks far from done.
Hato, just 19, is a versatile defender who can operate both at centre back and left back, and reports say he’s already agreed personal terms. Simons, 22, has also been in talks and is said to be open to the move. He’s capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or out wide, giving Chelsea even more firepower going forward.
Both players are seen as top tier talents with huge potential, and if Chelsea pull off these signings, they’d be addressing two key areas in the squad. After last season’s step forward under Maresca, these deals could be the ones that push Chelsea into genuine title contention.
