Pochettino 'wanted three new signings at Chelsea in January' (1 Viewer)

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Reports suggest that Mauricio Pochettino had desired to bring in at least three new players for his Chelsea squad during the January transfer window. Upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge last summer, Pochettino oversaw the acquisition of 12 new players, some of whom were considered to be part of the club's long-term plans.

This influx of signings came at a time when 10 first-team players had departed the club, resulting in a more balanced squad compared to previous seasons under managers such as Graham Potter and Frank Lampard in the 2022-23 season.

Despite the significant arrivals, including six players signed for over £30 million each, Chelsea currently find themselves in mid-table positions in the Premier League, much like in the previous campaign.

There had been ongoing speculation that Chelsea would further strengthen their squad in January, despite the pressure to adhere to Financial Fair Play criteria. However, the club did not make any senior signings during the transfer window. Instead, they allowed players like Ian Maatsen and Armando Broja to go out on loan to Borussia Dortmund and Fulham, respectively.