Chelsea lining up new goalkeeper whether Pochettino stays or goes
Mauricio Pochettino remains a beleaguered figure at Chelsea Football Club, with no idea as to whether his tenure at Stamford Bridge will continue beyond the current campaign.
Given an incomprehensibly bad injury list which has lasted for the majority of the season, the Argentinian has done remarkably well to get the team to a Carabao Cup final and an FA Cup semi-final, whilst keeping the club reasonably competitive in the Premier League.
However, the fact remains that the Blues haven’t won anything this season and there’s every chance that they won’t make it into European competition for next season.
Chelsea targeting Aaron Ramsdale
Though a Champions League berth would arguably have been preferred by Todd Boehly, the very least the American is likely to have settled for is the Europa League.
Even that could be out of reach unless Chelsea win their remaining five games and results elsewhere go their way too.
Assuming that precise scenario occurs, it would be no real surprise to see Pochettino sent packing, despite the extenuating circumstances.
Even if he stays, it appears that decisions are already being made above his head which is surely something that the Argentinian won’t abide.
According to the Daily Mail (h/t Fichajes), the Blues are running the rule over Arsenal’s out-of-favour goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale.
Ever since David Raya arrived at the Emirates Stadium, Ramsdale has been persona non grata at Arsenal, and a move away would surely be welcomed by the custodian.
Chelsea are believed to be unhappy with their goalkeeping options of Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic, not to mention that Kepa Arrizabalaga will return from Real Madrid at the end of the season.
If Ramsdale is taken to the European Championship by Gareth
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