Mauricio Pochettino can build the perfect Chelsea starting lineup with just three transfers. Following the arrivals of Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto, the Blues are left with just three jobs.
Firstly, Pochettino must identify an experienced goalkeeper who can dislodge Kepa Arrizbalaga and act as a superior placeholder until Gabriel Slonina is ready to take the reins between the sticks. The 19-year-old shot-stopper completed a £12million move to Stamford Bridge from Chicago Fire last summer before returning to the MLS side on loan for the remainder of the season.
It remains to be seen whether Slonina, who penned a deal which keeps him at Stamford Bridge until 2028, will be inducted into the first team or sent out on loan this term. But, one thing for sure is that the United States international has an abundance of potential waiting to be unlocked.
