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The West London club are rumoured to be keen on adding another teenager to their squad at Liverpool’s expense.
Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on Red Star Belgrade's teenage sensation, Andrija Maksimovic, joining the race with Liverpool and other European giants for the "Serbian Messi”.
Chelsea’s Maksimovic interest
The Blues, under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, have embarked on an ambitious strategy of acquiring young talent, evident in their recent acquisitions of Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez.
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This youth-centric approach has seen Chelsea assemble the youngest squad in the Premier League.
Despite already investing heavily in young prospects, the West London club seem determined to add Maksimovic to their ranks, according to TEAMtalk.
The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has impressed with Red Star Belgrade, making 14 appearances and scoring four goals, while also gaining valuable experience in the Champions League against formidable opponents like Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.
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Maksimovic's performances have also earned him two senior caps for Serbia, further fuelling the interest from top clubs.
However, Red Star Belgrade and the player's family are reportedly in no rush to push through a transfer, prioritising his development.
Do Chelsea need Maksimovic?
This cautious stance might pose a challenge for Chelsea, who face stiff competition from Liverpool, Manchester City, and Juventus.
Furthermore, the Blues’ recent investments in Estevao and Paez, players with similar profiles to Maksimovic, raise questions about the necessity of this potential signing.
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With a burgeoning roster of young talent, Chelsea may need to carefully consider how Maksimovic would fit into their long-term plans and whether his pathway to first-team football could be blocked by the existing pool of promising youngsters.
What next for Chelsea?
Maresca's side return to Premier League action after November's international break when the Blues visit the Italian manager's former side Leicester City on November 23.
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