Chelsea, despite their penchant for free spending since Todd Boehly took over the club, desperately needs a few key additions.
Graham Potter was hired for a sizable sum, and after receiving numerous January additions, he was fired the following season. Frank Lampard was chosen to fill the void until Mauricio Pochettino’s impending arrival.
The Argentine will be eager to take the lead in recruiting when he finally makes his contentious return to English football, joining the fierce rivals of his former employers Tottenham Hotspur, in order to avoid further overstaffing his team and experiencing the same problems as his predecessor.
The hierarchy will, however, place a high priority on getting their record-breaking British transfer acquisition to perform at the levels that his £106.8 million price warrants.
Therefore, he shouldn’t be concerned about making another large investment if doing so will give Enzo Fernandez the ideal midfield partner.
What’s new regarding Moises Caicedo’s transfer to Chelsea?
Despite the fact that Moises Caicedo has long been a target for Arsenal, recent information indicates that the 51-year-old manager who is moving to west London has now made him his top priority.
The double pivot is the most crucial position in Pochettino’s system, the journalist Simon Phillips wrote in the Talk Chelsea SubStack. “He [Pochettino] has communicated that he wants a new six as priority,” Phillips wrote.
Declan Rice won’t be signing with Chelsea this summer unless a miracle occurs (the process is still ongoing). In addition, a reputable source yesterday informed me that Chelsea has made Caicedo their top priority for the midfield position this summer. The decision-makers have given their approval, and according to Pochettino, Chelsea will soon make a move to acquire Caicedo.
This summer, it’s anticipated that the Ecuadorian international will cost over £90 million.
At Chelsea, would Moises Caicedo excel?
There aren’t many number sixes in Europe who have shined as brightly as the 21-year-old.
The Seagulls’ unprecedented campaign would not have been nearly as successful without the exploits of this midfield workhorse, who was both an unstoppable defender and a surprising creative star.
Given his unmatched tireless attitude, it is no surprise that his 7.10 average rating is supported by an impressive 1.5 interceptions, 2.8 tackles, and 1.2 key passes per game (per Sofascore). He has been called a “machine” by journalist Andy Naylor.
This ability to make plays from deep while giving the back four security would provide the necessary framework for Fernandez to then thrive and show off his true creative abilities, which have been somewhat muted this season.
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Despite this, according to Sofascore, the 22-year-old has continued to average 2.6 tackles and one important pass per game while also maintaining an 89% pass accuracy.
Few would dare to challenge such a formidable duo that could rule the Premier League for the next ten years if they were in the engine room together.
Many questioned the decision to spend so much money on the Argentina international, but if Caicedo’s arrival finally unlocks his potential, this nearly £200 million double swoop may have been worth every penny to provide Pochettino with an ideal midfield right away.
