‘The club know what I think’ – Enzo Maresca hints at Chelsea transfer row after Levi Colwill’s ACL injury

ENZO MARESCA has hinted at an internal Chelsea transfer row after Levi Colwill’s ACL blow.

The centre-back is set to miss almost the entire season after picking up the injury in the first training session of pre-season.

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Maresca wants to look to the transfer market to replace him, but that is not a view shared by the Chelsea hierarchy.

And it appears that has led to a disagreement, with Maresca hinting at a row in his Crystal Palace pre-match press conference.

He said: “It’s a big loss for us. We are trying to find solutions internally.

“The club know what I think, I think we need a central defender, but we are looking internally for a defender.”

Chelsea have spent over £250million already this summer – including £37m on defender Jorrel Hato, who can play at left-back or as a left centre-back, just like Colwill.

And they also have backup options Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, and Axel Disasi to call upon.

Chelsea are still in the market for reinforcements further up the pitch, having been linked with a move for Xavi Simons for the last month.

While Manchester United exile Alejandro Garnacho also remains a target although the two clubs remain apart over their valuation of the winger.

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Garnacho is keen on a switch to Stamford Bridge and has reportedly told United chiefs he only wants Chelsea.

So much so he has warned he is prepared to spend the next six to 12 months not playing if he does not get his move.

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