CHELSEA could shape up very differently under incoming manager Enzo Maresca.

The Italian, 44, who won the Championship with Leicester this season, is closing in on becoming Mauricio Pochettino’s successor.

And his arrival could spell a new era at Stamford Bridge through a host more fresh faces.

Chelsea have already spent more than £1billion in the two years since Todd Boehly took over the club from Roman Abramovich.

But a third change of head coach is likely to spark some ins and outs among the squad.

And Chelsea have already been linked with a number of names ahead of the summer transfer window.

SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Chelsea are ready to make a surprise £20m bid for Burnley and England keeper James Trafford – who was under contract at Manchester City until last summer.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is another main target for the Blues as he continues to be linked with a Premier League switch.

Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo is also receiving interest from Chelsea.

But Maresca could make his mark on transfers outside of those the club have already set their sights on.

Manchester City and England man Rico Lewis could well be an acquisition he looks at following the success of Cole Palmer.

Maresca coached Lewis during his time as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at the Etihad.

And Lewis could look at the rise of ex-Man City man Palmer at Stamford Bridge – 27 goals in 48 games in his first season – as a template for what he could also go on to achieve at the club.

Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is another Maresca may look to bring with him to Chelsea after a superb campaign at the King Power Stadium.

But the talented playmaker, who was linked with Brighton in the January window, is set to cost at least £35m.