Chelsea transfer news: Pochettino gives green light to hijack Arsenal deal

Moises Caicedo of Brighton and Hove Albion (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Moises Caicedo of Brighton and Hove Albion (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

In today’s Chelsea transfer news – Mauricio Pochettino plans to hijack Arsenal, an update on Marcus Thuram & much more.

For yesterday’s Chelsea transfer news, click here.

Chelsea transfer news – Mauricio Pochettino green lights Moises Caicedo

According to the latest report from Simon Phillips (via Caught Offside), Mauricio Pochettino has named Moises Caicedo as his number one transfer priority in the centre of midfield this summer. It’s thought that the positions which Chelsea want to strengthen in include a new midfielder, goalkeeper and striker.

Moises Caicedo perfects the number 6 role in midfield, so it’s no wonder they want to sign him. However, they’ll face competition from Arsenal, something which has never stopped Boehly before.

Chelsea transfer news – Marcus Thuram rejects Chelsea

As I mentioned before, Chelsea would like to sign a striker this summer. Well, they can kiss goodbye to one of the options on their shortlist. Marcus Thuram has rejected the offer to move to Chelsea, according to L’Equipe. The reason for his rejection is simple – he wants to play Champions League football. This is the reality which Chelsea must face, some players value their career more than they value money.

Chelsea transfer news – Joao Felix praises Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Chelsea are linked with a move for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and current Blues loanee Joao Felix has described the Napoli winger as a “top player”, according to The Residency.

Chelsea transfer news – Mason Mount difficulty

Chelsea are in the process of trying to tie down Mason Mount to a new contract. However, unfortunately, it looks like he’s made his mind up.

With big clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool interested in signing him, Fabrizio Romano has some bad news for Chelsea fans. He’s revealed that the club will find it difficult to extend Mason Mount’s contract.

What do you make of today’s Chelsea transfer news?