Mauricio Pochettino eyes shock £17m Chelsea transfer wildcard to seal dream window
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is facing a major transfer decision with the summer window deadline of September 1 fast approaching. The Blues have welcomed 16 new arrivals with Moises Caicedo and Christopher Nkunku two of the club's marquee senior signings.
Despite spending over £350million, Pochettino making one more addition at Stamford Bridge appears likely. football.london understands Chelsea want someone who can play both on the right wing and as a No.10. Among the options were Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola and Brennan Johnson.
However, any interest in the trio appears to have dissipated in recent days. Regarding Johnson, football.london understandsthe Blues have cooled their interest. While any potential move for Barcola looks to have taken a twist following Andrey Santos' loan switch to Nottingham Forest as Lyon wanted the Brazilian ace as part of the deal, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
Michael Olise and Jeremy Doku were options earlier in the window, however the latter signed for Manchester City with Olise signing a new contract at Crystal Palace which heavily complicated any transfer to Chelsea. Therefore, it currently appears unclear who Pochettino's final summer signing will be.
Barcelona duo Raphinha and Ferran Torres are said to be on Chelsea's radar, although a new shocking name emerging could be seen as Chelsea's transfer wildcard. Following Kai Havertz's switch from Chelsea to Arsenal, the Blues could enter negotiations again with their London rivals for the transfer of Emile Smith Rowe.
According to the Mail, Chelsea are weighing up a move for the 23-year-old. Injuries have significantly affected Smith Rowe's last 12 months with surgery needed on a groin injury issue in September before a thigh
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