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#1612 | Ben Jacobs Special! Palestra! Enzo! Reece! Malo! Tactics and Transfers! #CFC
In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, journalist Ben Jacobs joins Nick as he discusses Chelsea's accelerating summer transfer window under manager Xabi Alonso. The club recently finalized a €50+ million "hijack" deal for 21-year-old Atalanta fullback Marco Palestra, a highly versatile player who fits Alonso's demanding, fluid system. This signing triggers potential domino effects for Malo Gusto—whom Chelsea values at around £75 million amid interest from Manchester City—and changes the tactical outlook for captain Reece James. Meanwhile, vice-captain Enzo Fernández is actively…
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