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Kieran Horn

Mauricio Pochettino 'green lights' £70m Chelsea transfer alternative to Victor Osimhen and Kane

Although Mauricio Pochettino is expected to officially start his managerial position at Chelsea on July 1, work in the summer transfer window has already begun. The Blues are in desperate need of adding depth in numerous positions and acquiring a natural striker is the utmost priority.

Napoli star Victor Osimhen is one of the high-profile targets but a mammoth offer will be needed for the Italian champions to sell their star man. Harry Kane has been discussed as a possible signing especially as a reunion with Pochettino likely appeals to the Tottenham forward.

However, the answer to those problems could already be at the club. Romelu Lukaku is on loan at Inter but that temporary spell expires in the summer and he will then return to Stamford Bridge. Pochettino is then expected to give the Belgian striker another chance to establish himself in the first-team squad.

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