Chelsea's ideal scenario to close out the season is Pochettino signing and securing Osimhen.
Express Sport examines what Chelsea may do to end their miserable season on a high note as their search for a new permanent manager goes on.
Despite having a miserable start to the Premier League campaign, Chelsea managed to give their supporters something to cheer about on Saturday by securing their first victory under Frank Lampard's interim leadership. After going for several weeks without a victory, the Blues made quick work of Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, but they are still only fighting for dignity as they continue to occupy the bottom half of the standings.
Given Chelsea's inability to contend for a top-four finish in the Premier League and the fact that they were eliminated from the Champions League and both domestic cup competitions, Todd Boehly's first season as a co-owner of the club has unquestionably been a failure. However, the American billionaire, who took over from Roman Abramovich last year, has spent over £600 million on transfer fees alone, will be hoping for better things at the next opportunity.
After letting go of Graham Potter in early April, the Blues are still looking for a new first-team manager. In recent weeks, names like Mauricio Pochettino and Vincent Kompany have been mentioned in connection with the position. Additionally, it is anticipated that Chelsea will continue their spending binge by pursuing a number of high-profile acquisitions in the summer as they seek to start over next season under the leadership of a new head coach.
Express Sport examines what Chelsea's ideal situation may entail if they are successful in making every decision in the upcoming months.
Pochettino, the former head coach of Tottenham, is largely seen as the front-runner to succeed Lampard at Stamford Bridge next season. The 51-year-old has already had fruitful discussions with Chelsea's hiring committee. The club's other target, Julian Nagelsmann, withdrew from talks earlier this month, making the Argentine coach, who has been jobless since leaving PSG last summer, the most well-liked candidate in the Blues dressing room.
When Pochettino joins Chelsea, there will probably be some modifications made to the team's playing philosophy in order to apply a high-octane offensive mentality that has been continually neglected by the club's previous managers. Given his success in assisting players like Dele Alli and Harry Kane to flourish during his time at Tottenham, he would also be expected to place a greater priority on developing the club's young players than some of his predecessors.
Osimhen becomes a Blue.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli is reportedly one of Chelsea's top targets for the next summer transfer window. The Blues are reportedly looking for a new first-choice striker to lead the attack for them next season. However, Osimhen is almost guaranteed to be in great demand when the bidding opens given the interest that Manchester United is apparently showing as Erik ten Hag attempts to bolster his team's potency in the coming months.
Osimhen's current form makes it evident that whoever team decides to sign him will be receiving one of the top players in the world, with Napoli fighting to keep him for another season amidst mounting rumours over his future in Italy. Only time will tell how the situation will develop between now and the start of the new season, but Chelsea will be hoping that their proactive hiring approach will put them in a good position to land the 24-year-old.
Since several of Chelsea's high-profile stars haven't performed up to par for the Blues this season, one of the first challenges facing the incoming manager will be to cut the first team roster. When there are too many well-known players in the locker room, it can be challenging to keep the players happy. To have the best opportunity of improving on this season's underwhelming performances, it will be imperative for the club's next head coach to establish a close-knit dynamic from the start.
When the transfer window opens, it would therefore make sense for Chelsea to find new teams for players like Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Hakim Ziyech, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Mason Mount has also been linked with a move elsewhere and may soon depart Stamford Bridge. However, if Chelsea is overly greedy in their demands for transfer fees, it may be tough for them to offload enough of their highest-paid players because many of their recent additions are under enormous seven- or eight-year contracts with exorbitant salaries.
A new goalie is signed
Since several of Chelsea's high-profile stars haven't performed up to par for the Blues this season, one of the first challenges facing the incoming manager will be to cut the first team roster. When there are too many well-known players in the locker room, it can be challenging to keep the players happy. To have the best opportunity of improving on this season's underwhelming performances, it will be imperative for the club's next head coach to establish a close-knit dynamic from the start.
When the transfer window opens, it would therefore make sense for Chelsea to find new teams for players like Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Hakim Ziyech, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Mason Mount has also been linked with a move elsewhere and may soon depart Stamford Bridge. However, if Chelsea is overly greedy in their demands for transfer fees, it may be tough for them to offload enough of their highest-paid players because many of their recent additions are under enormous seven- or eight-year contracts with exorbitant salaries.
