Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea need ‘at least’ one more senior midfielder amid concerns they are already short in the position even before allowing Conor Gallagher to leave.
Chelsea have rejected an initial £40million offer from West Ham for the 23-year-old but remain open to selling him. They are braced for a further bid but already lack of options there, with Enzo Fernandez, 22, the next most senior midfielder.