Mauricio Pochettino, the newly appointed manager of Chelsea, is reportedly interested in discussing the future of Romelu Lukaku with the striker. However, former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin believes that the club already has three players who are better options than Lukaku.
Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at Inter Milan, is keen on securing a permanent move to the Serie A club. However, negotiations between Inter Milan and Chelsea have hit a stumbling block as they struggle to agree on a transfer fee.
Despite Lukaku’s struggles during his time at Chelsea, Pochettino is said to be open-minded about his future at the club. This is especially true as it seems unlikely that Chelsea will sign a new number nine this summer.
Nevin, however, believes that Lukaku is not the best fit for Chelsea. He argues that the club already has three players who can play up front and are better options than Lukaku. Nevin mentions Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson as young players who have the potential to excel in the striker position. He also highlights Armando Broja, who is currently on loan but is expected to return to Chelsea soon.
Nevin’s opinion is based on Lukaku’s performance in the last three seasons in English football. He believes that Lukaku did not score enough goals during this period and that his style of play does not fit with the high-intensity style of football played in the Premier League. Nevin draws a parallel with Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United, arguing that Ronaldo struggled because he couldn’t press from the front. He believes the same goes for Lukaku at Chelsea.
Pochettino’s appointment comes after a disappointing season for Chelsea, where they finished 12th in the Premier League. The Argentine manager will be looking to rebuild the team and improve their performance in the upcoming season.
In other news, former Manchester United player Dwight Yorke has urged the club to compete with Chelsea for the transfer of Moises Caicedo. Yorke believes that Caicedo, who currently plays for Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, would be a valuable addition to the team.
Additionally, Chelsea has reportedly set a price tag of £50 million on Conor Gallagher, who is a transfer target for Tottenham. Gallagher, who spent last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, is highly rated and has attracted interest from several clubs.
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In conclusion, Mauricio Pochettino wants to discuss Romelu Lukaku’s future at Chelsea, but Pat Nevin believes that the club already has better options in Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, and Armando Broja. Lukaku’s performance in the last three seasons and his style of play are cited as reasons why he may not be the best fit for Chelsea. Pochettino’s appointment comes after a disappointing season for Chelsea, and the club is also involved in transfer negotiations for players like Moises Caicedo and Conor Gallagher.