Chelsea bosses can spare themselves another big transfer fee this summer if they are prepared to upset manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues have already signed centre-back Jorrel Hato from Ajax, but have been rocked by a long-term injury to Ruben Colwill.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was asked about the possibility of signing a new defender beffore the end of the month after the Blues' latest injury issue ahead of their Premier League opener

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that he considers signing a replacement for his injured centre back Levi Colwill to be a “priority”. Whether that stance is shared by the club’s recruitment department is another matter.