Mauricio Pochettino has pinpointed the five Chelsea stars he want to rebuild the team around as he closes in on being appointed as the club's next manager. The Argentine has been out of a job since he left Paris Saint-Germain following their Ligue 1 title success in the 2021/22 season.
However, football.london understands that the Blues have agreed a deal to make Pochettino the club's new manager. Following positive talks and negotiations between the two parties, the former Tottenham boss is set to replace Frank Lampard at the end of the season.
Todd Boehly is looking to sell a number of players this summer as he aims to trim down the senior squad. There are a few contract concerns facing the Blues with N'Golo Kante's current deal set to expire this summer. football.london understands Mason Mount remains in talks over a new contract at Stamford Bridge, but Liverpool remain seriously interested in signing the 24-year-old.
