Pochettino Demands Involvement In Chelsea Transfers

Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino claim it would be “crazy” for him to be left out of the Blues’ decision-making on new signings in the January transfer window.

The Blues intend to bolster their roster even more during the winter transfer window in an attempt to turn around a dismal first half of the season. Despite spending enormous sums of money since new co-owner Todd Boehly came over in 2022, Pochettino’s team is only seventh in the Premier League standings after 19 games played.

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Pochettino insists he will have an influence on the decision-making process regarding transfers, telling reporters: “It’s obvious that the head coach, coach or manager… it’s crazy to think he won’t be involved in any decisions for the future in my area. Of course, we will share with the owners, the sporting directors but I cannot conceive the idea of not being involved.”

A majority of Chelsea’s arrivals and departures had already been decided upon when Pochettino took over as manager in the summer. September saw him say that he was already brainstorming potential January targets, and October saw rumours that he would have complete authority over transfer strategy.

Pochettino was appointed Chelsea manager in the summer, with a lot of their comings and goings already decided by the time he was in place. He said in September that he was already identifying possible targets for January, while it was reported in October that he would be given total control over the transfer policy.

According to reports, Chelsea wants to sign a striker, midfielder, and defence in January, and many names have already been linked. Chelsea will play their first FA Cup match of 2024 on January 6 against Preston and conclude the year on the road against Luton in the Premier League before beginning transfer action in the January window.