Your morning Chelsea transfer round-up on Monday, May 29.
Osimhen hint
Following Napoli's 2-2 draw with Bologna, which saw Victor Osimhen net twice, Luciano Spalletti was quizzed on the striker's future by DAZN. As quoted by Football Italia, he said: "When players start working in a certain way, you identify their characteristics and find paths to give them service.
"Osimhen is good in open spaces, in the air, with the ball passed to his feet. He will have an important future, no matter what team he plays in, and is above all a good lad too.
"His teammates love him, he helps them out and resolves situations rather than complains. He will become even more of a top player in future."
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Nkunku message
Following his final Bundesliga fixture for RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku has sent a message to supporters ahead of the DFB-Pokal final next weekend. The German giants will take on Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, June 3, in what will be the Frenchman's last appearance before he completes a reported £52million move to Stamford Bridge.
The 25-year-old wrote on Instagram: "The best way to end this season at home with a W and the @bundesliga top scorer award *love heart emoji*. Thank you guys for the incredible support. "Time for @dfb_pokal final *fist bump emoji*. #TeamCNK #CnkSpirit."
Pochettino is said to want a new striker this summer which may be in addition to the arrival of Nkunku. Romelu Lukaku is set to return to Stamford Bridge this summer, whilst it remains to be seen whether Chelsea look to sign Joao Felix on a permanent or loan deal next season.
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Ugarte agreement
Ruben Amorim has already admitted it will be hard for Sporting CP to hold onto Manuel Ugarte this summer with several clubs across Europe considering bids. The 22-year-old has a £52million release clause in his contract, which PSG and Chelsea are willing to match, according to the Express.
However, Uruguayan transfer insider Franco Fernandez claims that the Blues are the frontrunners and a deal could be wrapped up as early as next week. He tweeted: "Manuel Ugarte was on the bench [against Vizela], he did not see minutes waiting for his future for the transfer period. His arrival at Chelsea could be confirmed next week."
Pochettino is expected to take over at the end of the season and he will likely have a key say on which players he would like to bring in, and more importantly which of their huge amount of players he would like to keep. Ugarte's agent has already admitted his client is expected to leave Sporting this summer and a move to Stamford Bridge could be on the cards.
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