Chelsea are planning a huge bid to sign the “world class” ace.

The gears are turning down at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea offloading some spare parts and preparing to bring in new talent for reinforcements Enzo Marescateams.

The fourth in Premier League after 20 games, the Blues have shown clear signs of improvement this year, although a recent four-game winless run has highlighted the gaps that still need to be covered to challenge for top honours.

Last season, under Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea seemed to blow hot and cold as they struggled to stabilize the club after several years of dysfunction, but with everything coming together well under their Italian manager’s tactics, it’s time to get excited.

A lot depends on Chelsea’s transfers this year. The Premier League feels extremely competitive at the top right now and mistakes could send the west Londoners down a few pegs.

Chelsea transfer plans for 2025

Chelsea are looking to strengthen their back line due to injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana, the latter of whom could be sidelined for the rest of the season.

It’s Renato Veiga connected to a permanent output and Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei are too expected to leave Stamford Bridge this month, so there is every chance that Chelsea will welcome the defender through the door.

However, Chelsea are rarely confined to one avenue, as efforts are underway to sign Bayern Munich prospect Mathys Tel. This could also happen this month, for Vincent Kompany’s wish Christopher Nkunkuwho started just three Premier League games in the 2024/25 season.

Thought the Blues were done in those two departments? Well, as it happens, Maresca could also bring in a new player to complete his midfield. He is one of Manchester United’s greatest talents.

Chelsea are looking for Premier League talent

Indeed, Chelsea are interested in the signing Kobbie Mainoo this year. The Carrington-born talent has been hit with delays over a new deal with Manchester United and the Blues could capitalize on that.

According to The AthleticThe Red Devils could be tempted to sell Mainoo to help comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, with the 19-year-old approaching his penultimate year his £20k-a-week contract.

This all sounds pretty interesting, but United won’t want to lose their homegrown star in an ideal world. Fortunately for them, it will cost dearly reports Sky Germany which suggests that Todd Boehly and Co are now preparing a massive bid of £70m.

What would Kobbie Mainoo bring to Chelsea

Manchester United share a similarity with Chelsea in consistently throwing exciting prospects into the mix, and Mainoo is certainly the home-grown poster boy of the current group under Reuben Amorim.

He describes him as a “world-class talent”. reporter Ryan AdsettMainoo has often been a beacon of hope at the Theater of Dreams since bursting onto the scene at the start of last season, becoming a key player for Erik ten Hag.

But if United can’t agree a new deal that Mainoo feels will reflect his growing influence, Chelsea will be more than willing to add to their ranks in midfield, especially since Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall informed that he can look for new clothes.

He is turning into a complete player, with an energetic and intelligent skill set that blends with the big-play aura that saw Mainoo already dominate last season’s FA Cup final, record the contribution of six goals for United and even receiving ten Three lions caps.

His development and Chelsea’s desire to bring him to Stamford Bridge early in his exciting career could see Mainoo thrive as Maresca’s own version Frank Lampard.

Mainoo may not be a consistent goalscorer to match his legendary compatriot, but he is impressive in all areas and these have been the nuts and bolts of Lampard’s quality throughout a long and storied career.

Look below. Mainoo reached the senior stage as a natural for the most part, showing his passing range, confident and consistent desire to get forward and defensive arsenal.

It’s also important to remember that Mainoo is only 19 and burst onto the scene at a similar age to Lampard, already gifted with explosiveness that can be channeled and channeled under Maresca’s tutelage, especially given that Moises Caicedo could help ease his burden from a defensive point of view.

According to FBrefMainoo actually ranks in the top 2% of central midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for successful take-ons (1.74) per 90, which speaks to his advanced mindset and athleticism.

This is certainly something that Lampard advocated on the pitch, intelligent and aware of his surroundings while he was scored 211 goals and added 147 assists for Chelsea, still their club record goalscorer.

Chelsea must make their move. One of the key factors behind Lampard’s success at the club is that he was signed from West Ham United for £11 million in 2001 at only 22 years old, still at the beginning of his career. The same method must be applied to Mainoo, which could be made according to Maresca’s vision.

Mainoo may not be as offensively destructive as Lampard was in the Premier League, but the Man United ace is a confident and confident player, competent in all areas of the game in midfield.

The 6ft star’s physicality and running power are indeed reminiscent of Lampard in his best days, running from the center into dangerous positions.

Either way, Chelsea have to overdo this.