Report: Mauricio Pochettino now wants amazing midfielder to replace Mason Mount at Chelsea

Reports have claimed that Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga at the top of his transfer list.

According to the Express, the 51-year-old wants to sign the Spaniard as a replacement for the seemingly outgoing Mason Mount.

Veiga has recently been linked with a summer switch to Stamford Bridge, as the hierarchy look to back the new manager ahead of next season.

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The Spain U21 international has received plenty of praise in his young career, already being described as ‘amazing’ by Spanish media.

They may be looking for a new playmaking midfielder after it seems like Mount is going to be on the move despite the new man in charge entering the club.

The England international seems convinced that he wants to play his football at Old Trafford next season, after agreeing personal terms with Manchester United.

Pochettino wants Veiga to replace Mount

However, there is still yet to be any agreement on a fee between the two clubs, with the Blues already rejecting a bid for him.

Reports have already begun to spread regarding who Pochettino is looking to bring in this during his first window with the club, with it now being claimed that Veiga is at the top of his list for a midfielder.

Despite the likelihood that the Englishman moves on, there are a number of other positions that the club will be looking to strengthen in order to bring some results next season.

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Even with the brilliance of Enzo Fernandez, the Blues will be safe in the knowledge that they will need to sign at least one central midfielder this summer to play alongside him.

This is because of the fact that N’golo Kante is set to leave the club as a result of a mammoth offer from Saudi Arabia.

Mateo Kovacic is also likely to be making the switch to Manchester City, meaning investment will be necessary in the position.

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