Joao Pedro to Chelsea transfer sparks £97m deals Maresca needs immediatelyChristopher Nkunku’s extra-time goal propelled Chelsea to a 4-1 Club World Cup quarter-final victory against Benfica. Despite likely departing Stamford Bridge, Nkunku secured the win after the match resumed following a weather delay. Chelsea are pursuing attacking options like Joao Pedro, Mohammed Kudus, and Hugo Ekitike, but face a potential logjam with Nkunku and Joao Felix’s uncertain futures. The club needs to balance new signings with offloading existing players like Raheem Sterling and Carney Chukwuemeka.
