Enzo Maresca expects more transfers in January to compete with Arsenal and Man City

Enzo Maresca argues that Chelsea need more transfers in January if the Blues want to compete for the top places in the Premier League.

"I think we are a very good squad but there are clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal that are ahead of us, no doubt," Maresca said.

"Hopefully (if) we progress and (keep) improving, we can slowly, slowly be close to them. But I think it is quite clear that at this moment Arsenal and Manchester City are ahead of the rest.

"Like I have said, the reason why is one club is nine years with the same manager, the other is five years. The rest of the clubs…is a short time.

"The target after the last summer is to try to do less things but more specific.

"This is the target for January and for next summer. Hopefully it can be like this."

Over the summer, Chelsea spent £219m on transfers, including big-money moves for Pedro Neto and Joao Felix.

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