Enzo Maresca has stated he wants a new central defender before the transfer window closes as he addressed the media before Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace.Chelsea were rocked by the news Levi

Enzo Maresca has made it clear he wants Chelsea to sign a new centre-back after losing Levi Colwill to injury. “Levi was a big player for us last season,” said Maresca. “Levi was a huge part of our build-up. Now he is out, and we are going to try to find a different solution.

Marc Cucurella is reported to have agreed and signed a new contract with Chelsea, having been the subject of rumoured Al Nassr interest earlier in the summer.Cucurella played more minutes in a Chelsea shirt than anyone else last season and Saudi Pro League links were met with news that the Blues intended to secure his long-term future in west London.