Pochettino modifications Chelsea switch plan for Kepa as Caicedo talks set

Jun 19, 2023 at 2:05 PM

The incoming Blues supervisor doesn’t formally begin work till July, however has made clear his admiration for the 28-year-old Spain keeper after a resurgent marketing campaign final season. Last night time, Kepa was within the Spain squad that gained the Nations League Final in opposition to the Netherlands. Pochettino believes that, together with goalkeeping coach Toni Jimenez, he can take Kepa to the subsequent degree.

Chelsea beforehand recognized Inter Milan’s Andre Onana as their essential goal, but walked away from talks over a potential £50million deal at the weekend. It leaves Manchester United within the driving seat for his signature.

The Blues will as a substitute search for one other succesful No2 who can push Kepa, with Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili among the many choices subsequent on the shortlist. Edouard Mendy will go away to create house for a brand new addition and is in talks with Saudi Arabian facet Al Ahli over a three-year deal.

Chelsea hope to complete a move for Villarreal’s Nicolas Jackson and make vital progress to signal Brighton’s Moises Caicedo this week.

Jackson, 21, opened talks over a contract at Chelsea final week, agreeing on phrases over the weekend. The Senegal striker scored 9 objectives in his final eight La Liga video games. The Blues have to pay his £30million launch clause to safe his signature.