Mauricio Pochettino has been sent a clear transfer message by Chelsea supporters following the decision to leave negotiations for Manuel Ugarte. Paris Saint-Germain were firmly locked in a battle to acquire his signature with the Blues, but that is no longer the case with the latter pulling out of signing the Sporting CP because of PSG's massive personal terms offer.
According to Record in Portugal, PSG were first offering a package of €5million (£4.3m), while Chelsea were putting forward €2million (£1.7m). Despite the significant gap, the Blues always appeared to have an advantage, however PSG's latest proposal which was a staggering €10million (£8.6m) was considered too much by Chelsea and thus they pulled out of the race.
Two midfield additions does seem highly possible in west London given the need for further recruitment is already there and the fact that Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mateo Kovacic are likely to depart. Also on the list of options, alongside Ugarte, is Moises Caicedo, Declan Rice, Manu Kone and Romeo Lavia.
