Mauricio Pochettino does not officially start his role as Chelsea manager until the start of next month, but he is already getting involved with potential new deals.
It’s been no secret that Chelsea have been trying to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manual Ugarte this summer, but the deal is yet to go through and Chelsea face tough opposition from PSG and other clubs, with Ugarte impressing a lot this season.
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The Blues want a defensive midfielder in to partner Enzo Fernandez and Ugarte is allegedly wanted by Pochettino.
In fact, Fraser Fletcher writes for Football Insider today that Pochettino has had a phone conversation with Ugarte personally as Chelsea try to close the signing of the midfielder.
The Blues are negotiating a structured deal that will meet the release clause of the Ugarte of £52 million and allow him to join in time for Pochettino officially starting work on 1st July.
