Pochettino faces Cherki, Olise, and Kudus transfer headaches, but Chelsea gets an easy £110m decision.

This summer, Chelsea has been strongly linked to moves for Rayan Cherki, Mohammed Kudus, and Michael Olise, three players with a combined value of £110 million.

Rayan Cherki, Mohammed Kudus, and Michael Olise are three players who are reportedly on Mauricio Pochettino’s shortlist as he searches for a new attacking midfielder this summer. However, with Chelsea also vying for Moises Caicedo’s services, the Blues may be forced to choose just one of the three young playmakers.

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According to reports in London, Cherki’s contract with Olympique Lyonnais expires in two years, and Chelsea is reportedly considering a move for him. The 19-year-old was reportedly the subject of several visits from west Londoners scouts last season, who also kept tabs on Malo Gusto’s development.

Cherki has become one of the most intriguing candidates on Pochettino’s shortlist as Chelsea looks to replace players like Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, and Christian Pulisic. In Ligue 1 last season, he made 34 appearances for Laurent Blanc’s team and was directly involved in ten goals.

The teenage sensation has quickly cemented himself in the Lyon starting lineup despite his young age. He entered the first team quickly a few years ago and, at the age of just 16, made his senior debut in the Champions League.

Football for Kudus. London is aware that the Blues are exploring trade options for the 22-year-old. In 30 appearances for Ajax in the Eredivisie last season, he scored 11 goals and provided four assists.

The Ghanaian international has previously been used as a No. Once the fixtures start coming thick and fast, he is a desirable option because of his 10, and even an eight. Olise, however, might be a wise choice if Chelsea wants to add some Premier League experience.

The Daily Mail cites French publication RMC Sport as saying that the Blues have already made a £39 million offer to Crystal Palace for the 21-year-old. According to the report, the project at Stamford Bridge has “seduced” Olise.

The France Under-21 international’s contract at Selhurst Park includes a £35 million release clause, but Chelsea has offered more than that to try to set up a more palatable payment schedule, according to The Daily Mail. In the Eagles’ 37 appearances in the English Premier League last year, he directly assisted on 13 goals.

Both Olise and Kudus, who would bring important experience and tactical flexibility, are currently injured; the former just had surgery for a hamstring problem, and the latter is only dealing with a minor knock.

The obvious choice is to pursue a move for Cherki because both of them are currently essentially inactive. The Frenchman is not a downgrade, and he would be able to start participating in preseason practices right away.