Caicedo ‘in disbelief’ as dream Chelsea transfer in danger after £80m deal blocked

As it stands, the Argentinian boss has solely introduced in a single new signing, Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal, with Christopher Nkunku, Angelo Gabriel and Kendry Paez all signings made by the membership’s co-sporting administrators earlier than his arrival on July 1.

Pochettino has made it clear to his bosses that he wants one other addition in midfield, with the 21-year-old his high goal, whereas Mohammed Kudus and Michael Olise have emerged as attainable targets. It stays to be seen, nevertheless, whether or not Chelsea will cave to Brighton’s calls for.

“We need at least one more [midfielder] and we are working on that,” he instructed reporters earlier than their 1-1 pleasant draw with Newcastle. “It depends on what happens in the next few weeks. We will decide and take our decision.”

“At the moment, we are working to reinforce that area, and other areas also. I think the players that are here on the tour are in our plans, Chelsea’s plans. We are working very hard to try to add more players in different areas and hope that is possible soon.”