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REVEALED: Pochettino wants three key Chelsea signings
Cameron Smith
- Updated: 9 May 2023 12:00 BST
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Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly identified three key areas that need upgrading in Chelsea's squad as he continues to be linked with the vacant job at Stamford Bridge.
The former Tottenham Hotspur boss believes a new spine is needed at the club, and would like to sign a new goalkeeper, a new central midfielder and a new striker if he takes over this summer.
That is according to the Daily Mail, who have reported that Pochettino would like to sign players with Premier League experience.
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Those targets fit in with Pochettino's transfer wishes, although the Argentine is aware that outgoings will be prioritised during the early weeks of the transfer window.
Pochettino is reportedly keen on signing a midfield partner for Enzo Fernandez should he take over, with concerns over Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante's future at the club.
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Kovacic has recently been linked with a move to Manchester City, while Kante's current deal is set to expire in June.
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Pochettino, 51, has been out of work since he was sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, but is top of Chelsea's list to take over as head coach ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Frank Lampard is currently in interim charge of the Blues following Graham Potter's dismissal in early April, but the former Chelsea midfielder has won just once during his seven games in charge so far.
He is unlikely to be given the job on a permanent basis, while Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique, both linked with the Blues, are out of the race.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany was on Chelsea's radar, but the Belgian has recently signed a contract extension at Turf Moor following their promotion back to the Premier League.
