Lautaro Martinez, Emi Martinez, Declan Rice: Mauricio Pochettino's five-man Chelsea transfer shortlist - Paper Round

Poch's transfer shortlist revealed Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be announced as the new permanent manager of Chelsea and he has already presented his top targets to the club ahead of the summer transfer window. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain coach is targeting a new striker, a goalkeeper and a midfielder.

The club will face fierce competition for his targets, but Pochettino is keen on improving his options at Stamford Bridge. Ad The Sun reveals: «Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez is Pochettino's No1 option when it comes to bringing in a centre-forward.

The Inter Milan star, 25, is seen as an alternative to Napoli's Victor Osimhen — who is also on Chelsea's radar but is the subject of much interest from Manchester United. TransfersLiverpool target Mac Allister swoop and wait for Mount go-ahead — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 21:43 »Another compatriot Pochettino is eyeing up is Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez.

West Ham captain Declan Rice is another target of Pochettino's as he looks set to leave the London Stadium at the end of the season. «Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister is the fifth and final man on Pochettino's hitlist.» No Real need for Mbappe Real Madrid have ended their long-term pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, despite recent rumours that the club could launch a summer bid for the French forward.

Los Blancos believe they have a top talent in Vinicius Junior so there is no need to target Mbappe, who publicly decided against joining Real Madrid last summer when he signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain. Spanish media outlet Marca confirms: «Real Madrid is not considering the Frenchman, and also does not consider any scenario that involves a negotiation with PSG and even less giving a