Mauricio Pochettino could welcome a new goalkeeper this summer despite wanting Kepa Arrizabalaga remain as his No.1 option. In the build up to the current transfer window, a new striker, central midfielder and goalkeeper were loosely placed on the wish list, but following the arrival of Pochettino, one of those transfer priorities has changed.
The departure of Edouard Mendy looked set to highlight there was a clear need for a new shot-stopper to arrive ahead of the 2023/24 season. Mike Maignan, Andre Onana and David Raya were put forward as some early options with the Blues discussing Onana during meetings with Inter that were scheduled to be based on the future of Romelu Lukaku.
Eventually the decision was made to not pursue any of the trio because of their price tags, with the Evening Standard then revealing Pochettino believes, along with goalkeeping coach Toni Jimenez, he can take Kepa to the next level.
