Premier League star 'still wants Chelsea move despite Pochettino's exit'

A Premier League star is still reportedly keen to make the switch to Stamford Bridge this summer, despite Chelsea not even having a manager in place.

Mauricio Pochettino left the club by mutual consent on Tuesday evening at the end of a whirlwind campaign that saw his side shock many by managing to qualify for Europa League football.

It came at the end of a season of uncertainty at Chelsea, with Pochettino's position under mass scrutiny during much of 2023-24 as the Blues struggled for consistency.

However, they may yet remain a go-to destination for young talents despite an under-whelming season, with one Premier League striker still keen to make the move after being linked back in January, according to their agent.

Aston Villa forward John Duran's agent has been open in claiming that his client is still of interest to Chelsea, as it was never about Pochettino wanting the player, but the club.

'He is a player who has a contract with Aston Villa, he ended up doing very well and the coach is counting on him, it is a club that, having got into the Champions League is a great opportunity, but we know he wants to play, we are going to see.,' said agent Jonathan Herrera, via SportWitness.

'Now the market is opening up, the club is looking at some options and so are we.'

He continued: 'The interest has always been there. The fact that Pochettino continues or leaves the club [shouldn't affect], the one who want him in the end is the club.

'He is a player that if they change coach or not, we will see what happens, but there has always been interest. Let's see how we can handle it and make sure Aston Villa are ready.'

Duran's time at Aston Villa has been perhaps frustrating as the striker has struggled to break into the first team.

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