Chelsea Pursue Major Summer Squad Overhaul

Chelsea are conducting significant transfer activity this summer, holding talks to sign French goalkeeper Mike Maignan from AC Milan and targeting Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, though Everton seek a £70-£75 million fee. Up front, Chelsea are making progress in deals for striker Liam Delap and Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, who remains a target for Liverpool and Arsenal and was omitted from France's U21 Euros squad. The club is also finalizing the exit of Joao Felix to Benfica after an underwhelming loan, and has confirmed the departure of Jadon Sancho. Young talents Estevao Willian, Kendry Paez, and Dario Essugo are set to join the squad. These moves are part of Chelsea's effort to reinforce all positions ahead of their Champions League campaign. The club is seeking to strengthen both defensively and offensively amid a busy transfer window.