Mauricio Pochettino makes clear Chelsea transfer demand to avoid big Graham Potter problem

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he must play a pivotal role in the business done in the January transfer window. The Blues are expected to be busy once again in the winter market after a lacklustre start to the 2023/24 campaign.

A number of reports have stated that three-to-four new faces could arrive at Cobham this winter. A new centre-forward has been largely tipped, as has another defender and wide attacker.

Supporters haven't had much to cheer about on the pitch at Stamford Bridge and excitement around the January transfer window has begun to build over recent weeks. However, many will remember last season's eventful January window which saw £290million spent on eight new players.

The club smashed their transfer record to sign Enzo Fernandez on deadline day and there was also over £80million spent on Mykhailo Mudryk. Malo Gusto, Noni Madueke and Andrey Santos were all brought in with an eye on the future, but the loan signing of Joao Felix was one that then-head coach Graham Potter had little say in.

Potter was left with a bloated squad, a key element that contributed to his downfall in west London. Now, Pochettino will be hoping for a smoother winter window and has declared his hope of playing a big part.

Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley are expected to lead the recruitment process, alongside Behdad Eghbali, yet Pochettino expects to be heavily involved.

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