Fabrizio Romano: New striker and midfielder who Chelsea are following closely
According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino will hold transfer talks with the club “this week” and will undoubtedly sign a striker and a midfielder.
Do the Blues require fresh players?
The club is on the precipice of officially confirming the Argentine’s appointment as the Blues’ manager for the upcoming season.
After a terrible season at Stamford Bridge in which Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter were both fired and Frank Lampard struggled as caretaker manager, he will have a monumental task ahead of him.
It will be a crucial summer for Pochettino, who must be given sufficient transfer funds by owner Todd Boehly while adhering to FFP regulations and be trusted to acquire the right players.
In order for Chelsea to contend for a top-four finish in 2023/24, new additions are required across the entire field.
Now, a significant development has emerged regarding the Blues’ explicit goals for the remainder of the season, as Pochettino attempts to make an early impression.
Which individuals is Pochettino looking for?
Romano asserted on Twitter that a striker and a midfielder will be signed when the Argentine takes over as manager:
These are the positions that Chelsea must prioritize this summer in order to substantially strengthen the team’s spine. In attack, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a terrible acquisition, and Kai Havertz is not a natural center forward, so a striker is required.
If the Serie A champions allow him to depart and if the player wants to join a club without European competition next season, a player like Napoli star Victor Osimhen would be ideal.
In addition, the midfield requires new faces, as N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are both aging and injury-prone, and Enzo Fernandes needs long-term teammates.
The potential departure of Mason Mount could also leave a void in the middle of the park, so a pair of players are required. Declan Rice, a lifelong Chelsea supporter, could be ideal, although he appears to be on his way to Arsenal.
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In this regard, Boehly must have faith in Pochettino’s ability to select the specific individuals he desires, as Pochettino will presumably be entrusted to make these selections.
Fabrizio Romano: New striker and midfielder who Chelsea are following closely