Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea plan is sweet news for Arsenal as fourth deal eyed

His performances in pre-season have gone considerably below the radar after Ian Maatsen and Nicolas Jackson stole the limelight, however the teenager’s mature performances on the appropriate flank have been documented by the Argentinian boss.

The plan was for Angelo to go on mortgage to Strasbourg – Chelsea’s new feeder membership in Ligue 1 – to assist him achieve expertise of first-team soccer in Europe. But Pochettino is now reportedly eager to maintain Angelo in his squad after being dazzled by his performances.

If Angelo stays, it may have an effect on Chelsea’s enterprise going ahead – and that might see them scrap a transfer for Kudus, with Moises Caicedo very a lot Pochettino’s major goal to usher in earlier than the beginning of the season on August 13.

The door would then be left open for Arsenal to select up the place Chelsea left off and safe a deal to reunite Kudus with Timber on the Emirates Stadium, ought to Arteta determine to instruct sporting director Edu to get the deal finished. With 5 – 6 new signings enhancing their depth, it may show to be the distinction in toppling City and ending their domination of English soccer.