Chelsea plan double blow to sign Benjamin Sesko and Michael Olise
Chelsea have opened transfer talks for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise this summer, according to foot market.
Chelsea recently announced the appointment of a new head coach, Enzo Maresca, and the Blues hierarchy wasted no time in jumping into action: they are now accelerating moves for Sesko and Olise amid increased competition from other clubs.
The 'bleus' are looking for offensive profiles to reinforce their attack and have prioritized the acquisition of Slovenian and French forwards as priorities in the summer. transfer window, according to the report.
foot market reports that Chelsea have already established contacts with the players' representatives and that initial talks have already taken place with the two player camps.
The report adds that the west London club hopes to make progress in talks and is optimistic of reaching an agreement; The president of the Blues, Todd Boehly, remains determined to finance the reinforcement of the team for next season.
Sesko has a contract with Leipzig until 2028, while Olise has a contract with Palace until 2027 and Transfermarkt rates both players at €50 million (£42 million) and €55 million (£46 million) respectively.
Chelsea look at Sesko and Olise twice
Chelsea are looking to strengthen their squad this summer to compete for a top-four finish next season. They have already made moves in the defensive department with the transfer of Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham and are now looking for offensive reinforcements.
Sesko and Olise present interesting attacking defenders for Chelsea's next manager, Maresca, whose Leicester City team was fluid and threatened opposing teams in attack. The 44-year-old hopes the addition of attackers will see a replication of that same fluidity at Stamford Bridge next season.
Sesko has particularly impressed in the Bundesliga, contributing 16 goals despite playing as a secondary striker in Marco Rose's team. Olise, for his part, demonstrated his extraordinary qualities in a season marked by injuries. The 22-year-old also contributed 16 goals in just 19 games for the Eagles last season.
With the possible addition of the attacking duo, Maresca hopes the players will further improve an already impressive Chelsea attack that scored 77 goals in the first division last season with Mauricio Pochettino.
