Chelsea is reportedly planning to sign both Moises Caicedo and Manuel Ugarte as part of their summer rebuild plans. This move comes amidst interest from other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool.
Chelsea’s Summer Rebuild Plans
Chelsea is set to roll the dice again to provide manager Mauricio Pochettino with the players he wants in the squad. According to The Guardian, both Caicedo and Ugarte are on the list for the Blues to sign in the upcoming summer window.
Caicedo and Ugarte: The Targeted Duo
Chelsea is reportedly looking to bring in the pair as they revamp their midfield. The Blues are keen on adding quality alongside Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the park. With Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic both set to leave, there are gaps forming in the squad.
Mount is set to join Manchester United, while Kovacic appears to be on his way to Manchester City. Both Caicedo and Ugarte are players in demand heading into the summer. Arsenal have tracked Caicedo for some time now and had a big bid rejected in January. Ugarte, meanwhile, has been the subject of interest from Liverpool.
Chelsea’s Ambition to Outdo Rivals
However, Pochettino is believed to be pushing for the Uruguayan, and Chelsea is hoping they can fend off interest from PSG. The Blues are showing their intent to mean business. Despite the £600m Chelsea has spent so far, the likes of Ugarte and Caicedo would definitely improve things.
Caicedo has shown his quality with Brighton and is a proven Premier League player. Ugarte, meanwhile, has shown flashes with Sporting Lisbon and looks more than capable. The Blues face a big summer really. Pochettino being in the building means they can attract more players, and it could see some star names arrive.
After a challenging season, it seems things will improve for the Blues this summer. And the reality of that is that the rest of the Premier League will need to be on notice. As the football world watches, Chelsea’s ambitious plans for the upcoming season are set to unfold.
