Mauricio Pochettino 'green lights' £70m Chelsea transfer alternative to Victor Osimhen and Kane
As Mauricio Pochettino prepares to take charge of Chelsea as their manager on July 1, the club has already started working on their summer transfer plans. One area of priority for the Blues is signing a natural striker to bolster their squad. While Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Tottenham's Harry Kane have been discussed as potential targets, there might already be a solution within the club.
Romelu Lukaku, currently on loan at Inter, is set to return to Stamford Bridge once his temporary spell ends in the summer. Pochettino is expected to give the Belgian striker another opportunity to establish himself in the Chelsea first-team squad. Lukaku's return could potentially address the club's need for a quality striker.
Another name that has been recommended to Chelsea is Ivan Toney. However, his recent eight-month ban raises doubts about a potential move this summer. Other outsiders linked to the club include Lautaro Martinez, Goncalo Ramos, and Dusan Vlahovic. In fact, Chelsea has reportedly made an offer of around £70 million to Juventus for Vlahovic, as sanctioned by Pochettino himself.
Vlahovic, a Serbian forward, has faced challenges with consistency and injuries at Juventus, impacting his playing time. Despite this, he has managed to score 10 goals in Serie A this season, along with four goals in European competitions. Although Vlahovic's late goal against Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final was not enough to secure a place in the final, his potential acquisition by Chelsea could provide him with a fresh start to reignite his career.
According to reports from ESPN, Vlahovic is reportedly unhappy at Juventus, which could further facilitate a move to Chelsea. Arsenal has also been linked with the 23-year-old in the past, but their attacking options make a transfer this summer unlikely. This could potentially open the door for Chelsea to secure Vlahovic's services.
As Chelsea aims to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season, the club's pursuit of a striker remains a top priority. With Pochettino expected to take the helm, Lukaku's return and the potential signing of Vlahovic from Juventus could provide the attacking options needed to bolster Chelsea's ambitions.
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