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Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea arrives prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea set to offer pay rise to two Enzo Maresca favourites who’ve really impressed

Mark Marston
Mark Marston

Chelsea are enjoying life under Enzo Maresca.

When Maresca was first appointed by Chelsea, there was widespread criꦅticism by high-profile figures in the media.

Many couldn’t fathom why they’d replace Mauri🌊cio Pochettino with the🍸 former Leicester City boss, but so far, he’s silencing those doubters.

The West Lo🙈ndoners reside third in the Premier League and look well-placed to return to the illustriou൲s Champions League.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
1 LiverpoolLiverpool11 9 1 1 21 6 15 28
2 Man CityManchester City11 7 2 2 22 13 9 23
3 ChelseaChelsea11 5 4 2 21 13 8 19
4 ArsenalArsenal11 5 4 2 18 12 6 19
5 Nottm ForestNottingham Forest11 5 4 2 15 10 5 19

Maresca has managed to gel the squaꦺd together and he’s improved a number of players who perhaps weren’t showing that same level under the previous regime.

With that said, TBR can now exclusively reveal that Chelsea are planningꦕ to offer a pꦐay rise to two players who’ve really impressed so far this term.

Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Photo by Harriet Lander – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images

Chelsea to offer pay rise to Malo Gusto

TBR Football understands that Chelsea intend on holding talks with Malo Gusto.

The vast majority of Chelesa’s squad🌊 are tied 𒐪down to long-term contracts and in theory would not be in line for fresh deals.

However, TBR Football understands that Chelsea’♉s footballing hierarchy are ready and willing to reward progress.

And there are a number of players who have impressed since arriving – indeed ♉we saw Cole Paꦿlmer handed fresh terms less than a year after he moved to Stamford Bridge earlier this year.

Gusto has been excellent for Chelsea since arriving in January 2023 proving crucial in both full-back positions and he has emerged as♍ an important member of Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Now Gusto is one⛄ who Chelsea are looking to engage in talks early in 202💙5.

Chelsea also willing to offer Noni Madueke new deal

Another who has impressed Chelsea’s top bras💙s – especially this season is Noni Madueke, despite the hu♍ge competition he has for his place. He has started 10 league games already and has also cemented himself in England’s squad.

Like with Gusto, Madueke is contracted to Chelsea to 2030 followiꦓng his switch from PSV Eindhoven in 2023.

Neither are amongst Chelsea’s highest earners and although the club are keeping constrain🎃ts on certain spending, they are prepared to look at uptaওkes for both players.