Marco Palestra flew into London on Thursday for his Chelsea medical, with the £43m transfer of the young Italian right-back nearing completion. The 21-year-old is expected to add competition at right-back, as the Blues continue to court interest in Malo Gusto.
While Chelsea move to strengthen their squad, Tottenham Hotspur have secured a fresh £100m investment from the Lewis family. It is the second time in the space of eight months that the family have invested heavily into the club, underlining their long-term commitment to the north London side.
“Chelsea's £43m move for Marco Palestra nears completion as Tottenham land £100m investment from Lewis family.”
Both deals signal a busy summer window for Premier League clubs, with Spurs bolstering their financial resources and Chelsea reshaping their defensive options.
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