has the right alternative for a reunion with James Ward-Prowse at after ’s relegation from the . The incoming Blues boss as soon as described the midfielder as a task mannequin when he was the Saints' supervisor in 2013 and now there may be a gap to work with him once more.
Pochettino is ready to be introduced as Chelsea's new supervisor this week because the Blues lastly discover a long-term alternative for Graham Potter. The Argentine is ready to signal a three-year deal and can instantly begin planning for subsequent season because the Blues look to get well from their dire Premier League marketing campaign.
His first process will probably be to supervise the membership's enterprise within the switch market. The likes of Declan Rice, Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister have been linked with the Blues set to spend huge as soon as once more.
With a lot expenditure seemingly the membership may additionally want to contemplate bargains as they give the impression of being to stay inside FFP laws. Ward-Prowse may very well be a participant that matches the invoice. The Englishman would definitely not be a starter at Stamford Bridge however has a novel skillset, significantly from lifeless balls that may very well be utilised in some conditions.
Given Southampton's relegation from the Premier League, he ought to be obtainable for a comparatively low payment and can be a comparatively low-risk sort of signing.
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Pochettino could also be a fan too. The Argentine spoke glowing of the midfielder when he was Southampton supervisor in 2013 suggesting that he was the right mannequin for the remainder of the membership's children to comply with.
"James Ward-Prowse is mainly an instance of the participant that we're selling, the participant we wish to have on this membership,” Pochettino mentioned of the then-18-year-old. "In each coaching session, he provides 100%.
“He all the time has a direct affect in what he does and he's nonetheless a participant who's rising. He's a figurehead of the kind of participant that we're searching for at Southampton."
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Ward Prowse has been reluctant to remark an excessive amount of on his future within the speedy aftermath of the Saints' relegation as he suffers alongside his crew.
"I am not pondering too far forward," he mentioned. "We have simply been relegated from the Premier League. I am not wanting past tomorrow."
It stays to be seen who Pochettino will look to herald as Chelsea supervisor however the cut-price choice of Ward-Prowse is there if he ever needed to take it.