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New Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino will have to get down to work as soon as the window officially opens after inheriting a mess at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea finished in a pitiful position in the Premier League, the lowest since the 1993/94 season, after a series of mistakes on and off the pitch.
Pochettino will have to bring in his own players to put his stamp on an already oversized team, but that could also mean several of the more sensible stars could also be on the verge of leaving.
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Manchester United have a beaten contender to sign Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon ahead of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
A Bola reports that the Reds need to give Casemiro a festival in the centre of their midfield, and the Uruguayan is the most sensible on their list of moves.
Mauricio Pochettino has known Ugarte as one of his big targets of the summer and has spoken with the player to convince him to sign the PSG striker of the West Londoners, to whom they are contributing more than double his salary.
Todd Boehly met with the player in user and the terms of a six-year contract were discussed.
But Chelsea now have a team to compete with if they need to sign Ugarte.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be the only main off-field arrival at Stamford Bridge this summer, with Stoke City’s head of football operations Andy Cousins set to take on a new role at Chelsea.
Cousins will play a role on the scouting and recruiting team and has a vested interest in regulating financial fair play, which the Blues will have to negotiate this summer.
His role will involve direct communication with Pochettino and he will sign newcomers Paul Winstanley, Laurence Stuart, Christopher Vivelli and new chief executive Chris Jurasek while Todd Boehly continues to restructure Chelsea’s strategic team.
One of Mauricio Pochettino’s first tasks will be to get his team to score more goals.
The Blues one of the worst scorers in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season, with 38 goals.
Therefore, there will most likely be a new striker on the agenda, but former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez believes Romelu Lukaku’s return may be the type they need.
Lukaku is currently on loan at Inter Milan but is expected to return to Stamford Bridge, and Martinez would like to give him a chance.
Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “I’ve had a special bond with Roma because I’ve looked to see Roma score goals.
“If you look at his numbers in terms of goals, for the national team he is the most sensible goalscorer in their history, the most sensible goalscorer of Everton [in the Premier League], you look at the numbers of the elite of the player organization.
“You have to play to your strengths.
“I think it’s fair to point out that the No. nine is the player who draws the most on the other ten players, and that’s a smart example with what we’ve noticed from Erling Haaland this season at Man City, and he’s obviously one of the top productive scorers the game has had.
Chelsea, a beaten contender for Marco Asensio of Real Madrid.
The foreigner from Spain and Champions League champion will leave the Bernabeu this summer when his contract expires and is one of Unai Emery’s big targets at Aston Villa.
However, 90min reports that the Blues and Manchester City are chasing Asensio.
Juventus and Bayern Munich see the Spaniard as a bargain.
Jason Cundy is very pleased that Mauricio Pochettino is the new Chelsea boss, but hopes his club will return to the smartest four.
Speaking at the Sports Bar after Pochettino arrived at Stamford Bridge on a two-year contract, he said: “I like the choice.
“But I have no excuse for next season. I don’t have this rubbish with other people saying, ‘It will take years for Chelsea to be back in the top four. ‘”
“I don’t have that. The first four, not the first six, the first four.
“This team is smart enough to be in and around the top four. “
❌ “I don’t need excuses for next season, we have to be in the most sensible four. “
Jason Cundy says Mauricio Pochettino wants to put #CFC back in the top four pic. twitter. com/Y3Om6nfdaX
– talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 30, 2023
No more now about the pursuit of Manuel Ugarte through Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain provides a serious festival in midfield.
Record report according to which the French giants are in a position to more than double the salary of Chelsea by offering two million euros per year.
PSG told Ugarte they would pay him five million euros, but Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to sign the Uruguayan and has phoned the player to come and convince him.
The 22-year-old prefers to move west from London to France, but additional finances may also influence him, so Chelsea may want to increase their offer to convince Ugarte to turn down PSG.
Rangers have shown the signing of Dujon Sterling from Chelsea in a pre-contract deal.
The 23-year-old right-back made his mark at Cobham, making two senior appearances for the Blues.
The defender spent the 2022/23 season at Stoke City and signed a four-year contract at Ibrox.
Speaking to the club’s website, he said: “I’m extremely happy to come to such a wonderful club, there’s a lot of history and the enthusiasts are also very passionate, so I’m extremely happy.
“I can here, I’ve noticed players come here in the afterlife and show their value, however for me it’s just about being in a place where I feel welcome and I can call home and show what I can do for the fans. “
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– Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 30, 2023
Thiago Silva has told Mauricio Pochettino he is fit to stay and help Chelsea rebuild.
The former Tottenham boss also needs Levi Colwill as a key piece in the first team next year.
The defender spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Brighton and helped the Seagulls qualify for the Europa League.
However, the Evening Standard reports that Kalidou Koulibaly is expected to be included in the list of moves, the defender is reluctant to leave as he earns £200,000 a week.
talkSPORT also understands that Trevoh Chalobah is one of FIVE Blues players expected to be relieved as the club looks to evolve its defence.
Hello and welcome to Chelsea’s blog talkSPORT. com. Our most sensible stories this morning are. . . Chelsea are preparing a £66 million bid to Sporting Lisbon for Manuel Ugarte. Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Ugarte and Chelsea could simply loan David Datro Fofana to Sporting in an attempt to melt the deal. Moreover, N’Golo Kante’s contract is in talks with the Blues and they have encountered a problem, according to Fabrizio. The Frenchman will finish his contract at Stamford Bridge this summer, and his contract is due to expire at the end of June. But there are many clubs willing to Kante, and several from Saudi Arabia are added, which has confusing things.
That’s it for talkSPORT’s of Chelsea today.
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Denis Zakaria is also expected to leave Joao Felix out of Chelsea.
Fabrizio Romano reports that new boss Mauricio Pochettino has the midfield in his plans.
The Blues will trigger the buyout option clause with Juventus following Zakaria’s loan this summer.
He made just 11 appearances for Chelsea in the season, scoring one goal in all competitions.
Frank Lampard has warned Mauricio Pochettino of the demanding situations he will face at Chelsea.
The Argentine has nevertheless been announced as the new Blues manager, with Lampard stepping down as caretaker manager.
Chelsea have come to the end of a dismal season, and the club’s end has hinted that Pochettino could end a busy era at Stamford Bridge.
After his final game of the crusade against Newcastle, Lampard said: “I’m a big fan of Pochettino as a coach, I think he’s a very intelligent coach, but it’s not about who he’s about, it’s about getting the manager’s top right point.
“Pochettino’s story tells you that he plays for clubs of this kind of level, and then by letting him play with the players, he creates a strong identity in a team that can win more games. These things don’t happen overnight, so you have to pay a little attention to expectations.
“There are many things to do. That’s my synopsis after six weeks, the basics I’m still talking about: the criteria are so applicable to this club so far. The criteria have declined overall. I can be fair about it like This is my last attack and I possibly wouldn’t see many anyway!
“The criteria as a collective for a club like Chelsea have to be maximum, otherwise you would possibly not be physically competitive enough, or possibly you would not be able to play at a high point and at the maximum speed required. “through the Premier League.
“If you’re not in combination in the locker room and you don’t communicate in the locker room, and you manage another and you’re competitive because ‘I need your position and you need mine’ . . . Every sensible team has to have that.
“When I arrived, I temporarily saw that there were not enough. Of course, a very smart manager can contribute to this, but everyone will have to take responsibility. “
Chelsea has appointed Chris Jurasek as the club’s general manager.
He has over 25 years of experience in leadership roles and board positions.
Jurasek said: “I am very happy to sign for Chelsea, a club enjoyed and followed around the world. I’m incredibly proud to lead him to the next bankruptcy of his rich history. “
“We have tremendous opportunities to grow on and off the pitch and have interaction with our exceptional fans, whether in London and wherever they are with us. I look to the future to work hard with our owners, managers and everyone around the club. “
Chelsea Chairman Todd Boehly and owners Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss also commented: “Chris is an exceptional leader who will bring a significant price to Chelsea. .
Joao Felix will sign for Chelsea on an indefinite contract this summer, Atletico Madrid has confirmed.
“Yesterday we learned that the new Chelsea manager does want Felix,” Atletico president Enrique Cerezo told Spanish media AS.
“We have known this for less than 24 hours. He’ll come back here and let’s see. We don’t have anything planned. “
AC Milan are reportedly agreeing with Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a long-term contract.
Loftus-Cheek is willing to settle for a pay cut to spend the summer at AC Milan, talkSPORT revealed earlier this month.
The Italian giants are in complex talks with Chelsea about a move for the England international, with former teammate Fikayo Tomori encouraging him to sign him at San Siro.
As a result, Loftus-Cheek is set to settle for a pay cut, the player would get more than £150,000 a week at Stamford Bridge, to force an exit.
Mason Mount’s contract negotiations with Chelsea reportedly broke down after the World Cup.
Football. London claims that before Mount travelled to Qatar to sign for England, there was an agreement to reach an agreement with Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali on new terms.
However, on his return to Chelsea, he discovered a new movement team, with Paul Winstanley, Joe Shields and Christopher Vivell in position and the offer to be no longer on the table.
Mason Mount has written an emotional letter to Chelsea fans as the hypothesis about his long career continues to grow.
He wrote on Instagram: “It’s fair to say it’s been a rollercoaster season, but your help has never diminished. Traveling across the country, he was with us every step of the way and we didn’t deserve it. “
“But now it’s time to take a break and recover. Thank you and enjoy your Summer Blues.
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Blues target Declan Rice to be signed up for Bayern Munich next season.
Sky Germany journalist Uli Kohler said: “Thomas Tuchel had a phone call with him. I don’t know what they were talking about: money, what you can expect here [in Munich].
“Bayern care about him. They want a strong defensive midfielder, but everyone knows that many other clubs are interested in him.
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has hinted that he will sign a contract extension after being named the fans’ player of the season.
He told the club’s website: “The whole circle of family fell in love with Chelsea. My sons, Isago and Iago, don’t play for Chelsea either.
“Isago has extended his contract here for the next two seasons, which means we will be here for two years. We just hope there are more!
With quality already at their disposal and likely new additions, talkSPORT talks about how Chelsea could align themselves with Mauricio Pochettino.
Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is a target related to a move to west London.
Sporting Lisbon’s Manuel Ugarte has been linked with reports suggesting Chelsea are “pushing” to signal him to bolster their midfield.
Now Serie A title winner Victor Osimhen may be just one piece of the puzzle, with a new striker as a key third signing for Chelsea.
However, the Nigerian may prove costly as Napoli sets an initial value of £125 million before the summer.
Zenit St Petersburg star Robert Renan is not attracting interest from Chelsea despite reports to the contrary.
90min claimed the 19-year-old’s appearances, which led to him being called up to Brazil’s senior squad in March, have seen him admired at Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal.
But defender Luis Fernando Garcia’s agent told RIA Novosti: “The interest in Robert Renan from English clubs is certain. “
Chelsea fans voted Thiago Silva as the man of the season.
“It was a very emotional moment for me, especially because despite the bad season we had, the fans sought to show me their support,” the Brazilian told the club’s website.
“It’s been a year, so the popularity fills me with happiness, pride and excitement to be part of this team.
“Since my first day here I have been very well received by Chelsea fans, so my commitment is even greater than before because I know we have to respond to them with performances on the pitch and give them the reaction they deserve.
“At one point we were all enthusiasts and we know what it’s like to love the players on a team and how fans suffer,” he continued.
“So we recognize that it’s not easy for them to show that love at times like this. I mean it’s vital to recognise that if we were on this specific stage in the country, we probably wouldn’t get the love that we won here at Chelsea. We would probably be greeted with swear words or insults, but we don’t perceive it here, and it shows the love that enthusiasts have for us.
Joao Felix will return to Chelsea next season!
Felix joined Atletico Madrid in January on a loan of £11 million in fees and wages and controlled just 3 goals and a red card.
“We have been informed that [Mauricio Pochettino] does not have Felix for Chelsea. Will come back here, let’s see. . . we have nothing planned,” Atletico president Cerezo said through Fabrizio. Roman.
Mykhailo Mudryk “might not be satisfied” to sign for Chelsea than for Arsenal, according to Emmanuel Petit. them. He showed that he was very fast with the ball. He showed that he was not afraid, he took responsibility without delay. However, this resolution showed that it was still a great bet for the future. At first he looked to move to Arsenal, however, he ended up at Chelsea, so my query is ‘Are you satisfied with this?’I’m not sure. ” But in fact he would raise quality to his team. I hope he succeeds at Chelsea.
Cesare Casadei is in a position to fight for his place at Chelsea after a loan spell at Reading.
Asked if he regretted leaving Inter Milan for Les Bleus in 2022, he told Corriere dello Sport: “No, no. I would do everything I did. I am satisfied in England. Playing as a starter in the Championship allowed me to notice the football of the greatest.
“Now I’m going to Chelsea to play my chances. “
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