Fabrizio Romano: Chelsea manager race, Enzo Maresca future, West Ham transfer push

Main January switch selections are accelerating throughout the Premier League, with Chelsea transferring rapidly on a brand new supervisor, West Ham putting early available in the market, Crystal Palace sealing Brennan Johnson, and Joao Cancelo’s future nearing a decisive second.

Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have moved swiftly to finish their first signing of 2026.

“Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace is right here we go. The deal is agreed for £33.5 million with Tottenham and with the participant,” Romano instructed his YouTube channel.

“Brennan Johnson just isn’t within the Tottenham matchday squad as a result of he’s transferring to Crystal Palace.

“He’s in London to finish his medical and all the things is agreed.

“Brennan Johnson spoke with Oliver Glasner at this time and they’re prepared to start out this new chapter collectively.”

Chelsea and Enzo Maresca break up

Chelsea have acted decisively following weeks of inner pressure with regards their supervisor, and Romano has backed FootballTransfers’ unique that Liam Rosenior is a number one candidate to interchange him.

“Chelsea determined to half methods instantly with Enzo Maresca,” Romano mentioned. “It’s over at this time after a really sophisticated and tense state of affairs between the events. There have been many questions on the long run and at this time the choice has been made.

“Let me be very clear on some names. Oliver Glasner won’t be the subsequent Chelsea supervisor. There are not any contacts. Cesc Fabregas won’t go away Como. Neglect about that.

“Neglect about superstars like Jurgen Klopp, Zinedine Zidane or Jose Mourinho. Chelsea won’t go for that sort of answer.

“Chelsea are searching for the proper match for his or her venture.

“Liam Rosenior is the main candidate to turn into the brand new Chelsea supervisor. He’s actually appreciated internally and discussions are ongoing.

“If Chelsea appoint Rosenior, then BlueCo will even want an answer for Strasbourg.

“They wish to shield the Strasbourg venture and ensure they’ve a robust coach. So this may very well be the domino. This may very well be the plan.”

Enzo Maresca and Manchester Metropolis

Manchester Metropolis’s curiosity in Maresca stays actual however is conditional.

“Manchester Metropolis genuinely respect Enzo Maresca,” Romano went on to say. They know him very effectively from his time working with Pep Guardiola and within the academy.

“However all the things relies on Pep Guardiola. If Pep decides to go away on the finish of the season, then Enzo Maresca could be pleased to think about the job.

“Pep has not determined something and has not communicated something. He’s absolutely centered on Manchester Metropolis.

“This can be a contingency plan. Enzo Maresca just isn’t the one identify, however he’s appreciated.”

Manchester United stance on Maresca

Regardless of hypothesis, there isn’t any motion from Previous Trafford.

Romano defined: “There are not any talks between Manchester United and Enzo Maresca.

“Manchester United are backing Ruben Amorim and usually are not planning for something totally different at this stage.

“The hyperlink might be related to Omar Berrada having labored with Maresca previously, however nothing is going on.”

West Ham early January enterprise

West Ham have launched an aggressive begin to the January window with a number of attacking additions.

“West Ham are very lively available on the market,” Romano defined. “They’ve agreed a deal for Pablo, the centre ahead from Gil Vicente, for €23 million. They’ve additionally agreed a deal in precept for Taty Castellanos from Lazio for €29 million.

“So it’s a busy begin of the switch window for West Ham United.”

Nuno Espirito Santo’s aspect are additionally reviewing huge attacking reinforcements, with one high-profile identify among the many gamers they’re chasing.

“West Ham are discussing winger choices internally. Raheem Sterling is likely one of the names being thought-about. Different names like Adama Traore are additionally mentioned,” Romano mentioned.

“Sterling is out of Chelsea’s venture, along with Axel Disasi. Chelsea hope to seek out options for each gamers in January.”

Joao Cancelo switch race

Joao Cancelo’s January exit from Al-Hilal is confirmed, with Italy now main the chase.

“Joao Cancelo will go away Al Hilal in January. It’s one hundred pc determined. It’s over with Simone Inzaghi,” Romano mentioned.

“At this stage, Barcelona usually are not satisfied to proceed. They’re conscious of the chance however usually are not advancing.

“Inter are pushing. They’re in touch with Jorge Mendes and with Al Hilal.

“Juventus have additionally known as in latest days. Inter need Cancelo and it’s now as much as the participant to resolve.”

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