Chelsea could be getting ready to speak with Xavi Hernandez about taking over as manager at Stamford Bridge. Reporting by Fichajes, this information contradicts the English media’s position that 44-year-old Xavi is not a candidate. Rather, Enzo Maresca has been positioned as the leading candidate by the media.
Chelsea wants a new head coach to guide their young team into the next phase. Mauricio Pochettino and them just split ways. Chelsea has been aggressively looking for a new manager since the English season finished.
Update On Xavi To Chelsea
According to reports, Chelsea may talk to Xavi Hernandez about assuming the open management position. The illustrious former midfielder of Barcelona has left the team. He made hints about quitting football during a recent news appearance. Still, Chelsea appears to be very interested in him.
Xavi is not on their most recent shortlist of applicants, hence the English media writes off his prospects of getting the post. In theory, Xavi is the kind of youthful, progressive manager Chelsea would be seeking. It’s doubtful whether this rumor will result in anything significant, even if it could be partially true. Already, Chelsea has decided against bringing in Kieran McKenna from Ipswich Town. Rather, they seem intent on hiring Enzo Maresca of Leicester City.
Enzo Maresca and Chelsea have been in communication. Chelsea is almost finished negotiating a contract with the Italian to take over for Pochettino, claims Fabrizio Romano. Maresca seems to be the clear favourite to lead Chelsea in the next campaign. Still, doubts surround his time spent playing professional football.
Maresca led Leicester City to a Championship triumph and their promotion back to the top division despite his lack of Premier League expertise. Chelsea will probably formally name Maresca as their new manager in the next days. Though the team feels hopeful about his potential, it remains to be seen whether he can lead this youthful Chelsea squad.
Even if Chelsea might be considering appointing Xavi Hernandez, Enzo Maresca is still the frontrunner to lead Stamford Bridge. The team wants to go forward with a manager that can develop its young players and lead them to Premier League glory.
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Desire Doue, an attacking midfielder with Rennes, has drawn attention from Arsenal, the Daily Mail reports. The Gunners were monitoring the 18-year-old prospect, according to French media reports last week. The Mail now verifies Arsenal is seeking him aggressively.
Doue has drawn notice for his bright future. His skill impresses his colleagues. Over the last year, he has established himself as a regular starter for Rennes, however he hasn’t yet translated his promise into many goals or assists. Mostly using him as a left-winger, manager Julien Stephan handed him 24 starts the previous season.
What then would Doue cost? According to The Mail, Rennes wants a minimum of £35 million up front for the youngster, plus substantial more. There are those who speculate Rennes wants to top the £56 million they paid Manchester City for Jeremy Doku the previous season. Arsenal may not agree to pay such a large sum. The team of Mikel Arteta must carefully handle their money in order to abide by the Profit and Sustainability regulations of the Premier League.
