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When Mauricio Pochettino took over as Chelsea manager, the first transfer news that followed were mentions of key midfielders needed for next season, two names at the top of the list.
The first is that Uruguay international midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who is plying his trade in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon, is rumored to have contacted the midfielder to explain his role in the team. Chelsea picture.
Chelsea's dream midfield squad is no longer possible via Twitter photos
He is tipped to form a partnership with Enzo Fernandez in midfield, with transfer rumors also adding that they are also set to add Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo to the ranks. their.
Chelsea are looking for a central defender partner for Enzo Fernandez via Twitter images.
The prospect of having a trio of Enzo Fernandez, Manuel Ugarte and Moises Caicedo in midfield next season made Chelsea fans daydream, but that dream was quickly dashed by PSG. Manuel Ugarte prepares to join Paris Saint-Germain via Twitter photo
The French club are said to have offered more money and snatched the deal from Chelsea and now Chelsea will be forced to look for an alternative elsewhere and will be careful not to lose the signing of Moises Caicedo. .
Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo is a Chelsea transfer target through photos on Twitter.
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Chelsea are likely to earn more than £15m this summer as they look to strike a deal with Burnley for impressive loanee Ian Maatsen this summer.
The Dutch defender joined Chelsea in 2018, was a key link in Vincent Kompany's title-winning side last season, making 39 appearances, contributing four goals and six assists from the back. left guard.
One of many loan players Clarets used last season, he was a fan favorite and made it to the Championship team of the season thanks to his impressive performances.
He can now prepare to return to Lancashire for next season.
According to Athletic, Burnley is 'ready to take Maatsen back permanently or on loan, but would prefer the old one', but is 'hesitating' at Chelsea's £20m bid for the defender. Their latest offer of £15m was rejected, but it was added that "there is a feeling that a compromise could be found somewhere in the middle", with Maatsen following it all. Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella and Lewis Hall in dissection order at Stamford Bridge.
Blackpool's CJ Hamilton #22 and Burnley's Ian Maatsen (29) compete for the ball 2JR0AGH CJ Hamilton #22 of Blackpool and Ian Maatsen (29) of Burnley compete for the ball (Alamy Stock Photo)
Another option could be a second loan, but that would force Maatsen to extend his contract in west London, which now expires in 2024.
"Returning to Burnley is considered the best place for him to develop," Athletic added, meaning that if he leaves Chelsea this summer in any way, it could be to Turf Moor.
Chelsea are set to recoup significant sums this summer, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevor Chalobah likely to leave and Mason Mount in talks with Manchester United. Additionally, a sell-off of senior players, possibly including Christian Pulisic, Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson Odoi is expected as the Blues look to further overhaul their squad.
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