Chelsea: Enzo Maresca ‘Prepares Attack’ for Highly-Rated Benfica Defender

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News » Premier League news » Chelsea news June 13, 2025 20:39 GMT (UK), by Chelsea back in for Araujo Chelsea have revived their interest in signing Benfica defender Tomas Araujo this summer, according to A Bola. The Blues were keen on signing the Portuguese centre-back last summer, but they could not negotiate before the transfer deadline. The London giants have revived their pursuit of the 23-year-old, but Benfica are unlikely to sanction h…

Liverpool battling with Chelsea to sign Tomas Araujo

Liverpool are reportedly battling with Chelsea over a deal to sign SL Benfica star Tomas Araujo, as per Portuguese outlet A Bola. Following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure, the Reds have decided to hire Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. It is believed that the Dutchman is Alexander-Arnold’s replacement, but he doesn’t have much experience playing as a […] The post Liverpool battling with Chelsea over deal to sign £68m star - report firs…

"Plenty of names" - Chelsea insider lists five players on club's radar as centre back search continues

Chelsea have Jorrel Hato, Murillo, Jarrad Branthwaite, Marc Guehi and Tomas Araujo on their radar as they look for a new centre back according to reports.The Blues are set for another busy summer and have already completed the signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich for £30m.More new faces are expected to follow Delap, with the Blues looking to add a versatile forward, left winger and centre back to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad.Chelsea have Guehi,…

Chelsea add Benfica defender to centre-back shortlist

Chelsea remain on the hunt for a centre-back this summer and have added Benfica defender Tomas Araujo to their shortlist. The Blues were busy in the pre-Club World Cup transfer window, with Liam Delap, Mamadou Sarr and Dario Essugo all linking up with Enzo Maresca’s squad, alongside loanees Kendry Paez and Mike Penders. However, their recruitment drive is set to continue when the transfer window re-opens on June 16th. A centre-back is near the t…

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca ‘prepares attack’ for highly-rated Benfica defender

Chelsea's summer spending looks set to continue as they set their targets on Benfica defender Tomas Araujo who has a release clause.

Chelsea prepare to rival Liverpool for potential €80m centre-back transfer

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to “attack” the situation of Benfica central defender Tomas Araujo this summer, as he’s also eyed by Liverpool. A report from Portuguese outlet A Bola states that Chelsea, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain could be teams to watch in the race to sign Araujo, who has an €80m release clause in his […]