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Chelsea is already working with next season in mind, and its goal is clear: to strengthen the squad with elite players without making million-dollar transfers.
The London club's strategy involves taking advantage of contractual situations, and two very powerful names are on the horizon: Marc Guéhi and Mike Maignan. Both will see their contracts expire in 2025 and, barring an unexpected turn, will be free agents next summer, allowing the Blues to incorporate them at no cost, as reported by TBR Football.
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The management at Stamford Bridge understands that the team needs to raise the quality if it wants to compete seriously in the Premier League and Europe. Therefore, they are looking to strengthen two key positions: defense and goalkeeping. The focus is clear: Mike Maignan, the current goalkeeper for AC Milan and the French national team, and Marc Guéhi, a center-back for Crystal Palace who has shown outstanding performance in England.

Maignan and Guéhi, Chelsea's Chosen Ones
Mike Maignan, at 30 years old, is considered one of the most reliable goalkeepers on the continent. His performance in Serie A has been well received by the Italian club. In London, they believe he could be the natural heir to the great goalkeepers who have passed through the club, and his signing would finally resolve the inconsistency in the goal, where Robert Sánchez and other goalkeepers have not fully convinced. Bringing him in for free would be a brilliant move for the management.
As for Marc Guéhi, the operation would also have an emotional component. The defender was developed in Chelsea's academy before shining at Crystal Palace, where he has become a defensive leader and an English international. At 25 years old, he is in his prime footballing years, and his return to Stamford Bridge would mean the recovery of a player raised in the club, now ready to be a starter. His arrival would immediately strengthen a defense in need of stability and hierarchy.
Chelsea is aware that it won't be alone in the battle. Other top European clubs are closely monitoring both Maignan and Guéhi, but the Premier League and the financial capacity of the London club are strong arguments to convince the players. Moreover, offering them a project where they would be key players could be decisive.
In the next transfer window, landing two players of this caliber without transfer fees would be a significant coup. Chelsea would not only bolster its squad but also send a clear message: it aims to compete at the highest level again. If the deal materializes, Stamford Bridge could welcome two signings that excite the fans and fit perfectly into the club's reconstruction plan.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Chelsea prepara dos fichajes estrella para la próxima temporada
