Reports suggest that Chelsea is on the brink of completing their first signing under the management of Mauricio Pochettino. Sine a deal is there to bring the star player to Stamford Bridge. Todd Boehly selected Mauricio Pochettino as the individual tasked with revitalizing Chelsea. Thus restoring them to their former elite status. Pochettino will be aiming for a successful tenure, as the previous two appointments during Boehly’s reign didn’t yield the desired outcomes.
Pochettino is eager to initiate a prompt turnaround and enhance the team’s performance at Stamford Bridge. Consequently, he has spent the past few weeks evaluating the Chelsea squad and identifying areas that require improvement. However, with an excessively large squad at his disposal, Pochettino is expecting to oversee the departure of several players before he can bring in new signings.
Fortunately, several players are making progress towards leaving Stamford Bridge. Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Mason Mount are among those nearing moves to other clubs. Additionally, doubts persist regarding the futures of players such as Romelu Lukaku, Christian Pulisic, and Hakim Ziyech, among others. It is expected that additional departures will occur as Pochettino looks to reshape the squad.
Who does Chelsea manager Pochettino want to sign?
According to reports, the newly-appointed Chelsea manager is primarily concentrating on reinforcing the midfield. Enzo Fernandez’s signing in January proved to be beneficial. Although , N’Golo Kante is to extend his contract, the club is still seeking another addition to bolster the midfield.
Recent reports indicate that the player at the top of Pochettino’s desired list is Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon. The Uruguayan midfielder has had an impressive season both in Portugal and in European competitions. Thriving under the guidance of Ruben Amorim.
Last week, there were links between Manuel Ugarte and a potential move to Chelsea. With reports suggesting that Pochettino identified him as a priority target. It was even a rumor that Boehly, the Chelsea owner, was preparing to pay a premium fee in addition to Ugarte’s release clause to secure his transfer to Stamford Bridge.
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