Chelsea transfer news: Poch wants £80m Arsenal target as Ugarte backup

In today’s Chelsea transfer news, we are talking all things Manuel Ugarte – Has Mauricio Pochettino actually signed him or is he looking at alternatives?

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Chelsea transfer news – Manuel Ugarte signs for Chelsea… Or does he?

According to the latest report from Record, Manuel Ugarte has chosen to sign for Chelsea, instead of Paris Saint-Germain. This is despite the London club promising a lower salary (£60,000 p/w) than what the Parisians were offering.

This means that with the Premier League window opening on June 14, an announcement is thought to be imminent. However, this is just one report, with others claiming the counter-narrative to be the truth.

Chelsea transfer news – Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign Moises Caicedo

Not even the most knowledgeable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano can provide a concrete answer to the Manuel Ugarte saga as he claims it is still up in the air. However, the journalist has advised fans to keep an eye on Moises Caicedo, who is also a target of Arsenal, since the Ecuadorian has always been considered alongside Ugarte.

Chelsea transfer news – Mauricio Pochettino also considers Romeo Lavia

Furthermore, according to talkSPORT, a quick turnaround means that Chelsea are actually pursuing both Moises Caicedo AND Romeo Lavia after seemingly dropping out of the race to sign Ugarte. Lavia has recently been relegated with Southampton so is eyeing a move away, with Pep Guardiola keen to bring him to Manchester City.

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