Chelsea are reportedly interested in a player who has already received praise from incoming boss Enzo Maresca.
The Leicester City boss looks set to be named as Chelsea’s new manager imminently after Mauricio Pochettino’s departure.
With a fresh face in the dugout, it’s expected to be yet another busy summer for the Blues after the arrival of Enzo Maresca.
While Chelsea have plenty of work to in terms of sales, they are already lining up moves for the summer window.
Indeed, The Telegraph claimed on Tuesday that they are one of a host of sides eyeing a move to sign Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville.
The Dutchman has caught the eye under Daniel Farke at Elland Road and after Leeds missed out on promotion, he’s expected to receive plenty of interest this summer.
Of course, Maresca will be familiar with Summerville after facing the winger in the Championship with Leicester last season.
And the incoming Chelsea boss already praised the Leeds star ahead of a clash against his side back in November last year.
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What Maresca has said about Chelsea target Crysencio Summerville
Ahead of Leicester’s 1-0 defeat to Leeds at the King Power Stadium earlier in the season, Maresca highlighted the threat of Summerville.
“We know they are good in transition, but they are not only good in transition,” Maresca told Leicestershire Live. “Summerville, James, Gnonto, they are very quick, we need to be careful.
“More than ever, we need many passes before we attack. If we attack quick, they will attack quick. We don’t want that.”
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Summerville move could depend on Raheem Sterling’s future
After an impressive campaign in the Championship with Leeds, it’s no surprise to see Summerville on Chelsea’s radar.
The Dutch forward had a hand in 31 goals in 49 appearances for the Whites and was unfortunate not to earn promotion.
The 22-year-old even picked up the Championship Player of the Season after a dazzling campaign under Farke.
According to Football Transfers, Leeds will demand a fee worth around £45 million to sell Summerville this summer.
From Chelsea’s point of view, their move for Summerville or another forward could depend on Raheem Sterling’s fate.
It’s no secret that the Blues will have to offload a few of their stars over the coming months and shifting Sterling could allow them to move for Summerville.
Chelsea are keen to move Sterling on this summer but the forward wants to remain at Stamford Bridge.