Dybala, Caicedo - Pochettino can build perfect Chelsea XI with £10.3m transfer
Chelsea appear to still be in the market for a new forward this summer, with Mauricio Pochettino eager to further bolster his frontline ahead of next season
Mauricio Pochettino could build the perfect Chelsea starting lineup with the signing of Paulo Dybala. The 29-year-old forward has been heavily linked with an exit from Roma this summer following a handful of eye-catching displays.
Dybala, who sees his contract at the Stadio Olimpico expire in 2025, featured 25 times for Jose Mourinho's side in the Serie A last term, directly contributing towards 19 goals. His impressive performances for the Italian giants have reportedly courted the interest of some top clubs around Europe, and he could be available for just €12million (£10.3m).
According to Italian journalist Matteo De Santis, as quoted by RomaPress, Chelsea are considering a move for Dybala, who has been specifically requested by Pochettino. The report states that Roma aren't concerned by the Blues' interest and remain confident in keeping him next season.
So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at how the Blues could line up under Pochettino after just two huge transfers.
Formation
Pochettino is well known for his forward-thinking approach. Over the years, he's usually preferred a 4-2-3-1 which looks like a 4-3-3 while attacking and a 4-4-2 when defending.
Goalkeeper
Despite flashes of brilliance every now and then, Kepa has struggled to impress since joining Chelsea for a record-breaking fee a few years ago. But, with Pochettino seemingly content with the Spaniard for now, the Blues are prioritising other deals first.
Defence
Ben Chilwell is expected to be preferred at left-back next season, with Reece James mirroring him on the right. At centre-half,
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