Chelsea closing in on Mauricio Pochettino and Andre Onana deals for summer transfer window - Paper Round

Chelsea to seal deal for Pochettino and Onana The Telegraph believes that Chelsea are closing in on two signings for the summer. Ad The first is Andre Onana, who is expected to replace Edouard Mendy, who is set to be sold.

Ligue 1Messi issues apology to PSG after unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia18 HOURS AGO The second is potential new manager Mauricio Pochettino, with talks progressing for the former Tottenham man. “Chelsea are trying to manoeuvre themselves into pole position to sign goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan this summer and remain confident of concluding a deal for Mauricio Pochettino to become the club’s permanent head coach,” the piece begins.

“Onana has been linked with a host of European clubs, with Chelsea understood to be particularly keen on the Cameroon international. “Chelsea are expected to sell Edouard Mendy after failing to agree a contract extension with the 31-year-old, who has lost his number one spot to Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Sterling believes next Chelsea manager must have 'final say on everything' Messi issues apology to PSG after unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia Klopp not expecting Man Utd to slip up in top-four race “Any bids for Kepa are likely to also be considered, but the Spaniard’s big wages mean he is less likely to leave for Stamford Bridge which means Chelsea must plan for a scenario in which he could stay. “While Chelsea may have to pay Inter around £40million to sign Onana, the 27-year-old’s salary is likely to fit within the club’s wage structure.