Harry Kane, Andre Onana & Chelsea's potential summer transfer business under Mauricio Pochettino

After appointing cherished former Spurs manager Pochettino, what better way to rub salt in the wounds than by going after talismanic record goalscorer Harry Kane?

Although he is being regularly linked with a move to Manchester United, a switch across the capital is not as far-fetched as it may first seem; there is the obvious connection with Pochettino - the man who set him on his ridiculous goalscoring path - and he would be able to continue living in and around London, without unsettling his growing family.

Of course, it will be a tremendously difficult and costly deal to pull off with notoriously tough negotiator Daniel Levy, but this new Chelsea hierarchy has already shown it's ruthlessness when pursuing its primary targets - and lord knows Chelsea need a world-class striker.

It has been widely reported that a new midfielder to play the No.6 role is high on Chelsea's list of priorities this summer, despite the £106 million ($132m) arrival of Enzo Fernandez in January.

The Blues could really do with a midfield goal scorer in truth, but it's seems they're after someone who could succeed N'Golo Kante.

NXGN Nine inductee Romeo Lavia fits the bill in that sense. The 19-year-old has defied his tender years this season, looking like a seasoned professional at the heart of an otherwise struggling Southampton team.

His press-resistance, ball-carrying ability and progressive passing make him the archetypal modern No.6, and he could be available at a cut price as the Saints stare down relegation.

Goalkeeper is another position that has been earmarked for an overhaul, with neither Kepa Arrizabalaga nor Edouard Mendy considered to be consistently good enough to be No.1 long-term.

Inter's Andre Onana is the most recent big name to be linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea will discuss their interest in their player during talks over loanee Romelu Lukaku's future in Italy.

Although he isn't the tallest, Onana is an agile shot-stopper who is also comfortable stepping out and joining the defence as a pseudo extra centre-back in possession. There is no doubt he would be an upgrade on their current ranks, and he would come cheaper than many other options, too.

Chelsea are in dire need of a proven Premier League goalscorer, and if there's one man who's demonstrated his ability to hit the back of the net in his time in the division, it's Ivan Toney.

After an excellent first season in the top flight with Brentford, Toney has shown it was no fluke by hitting the 20-goal mark in all competitions in 2022-23.

His physicality and explosive finishing ability are reminiscent of some of the great Chelsea strikers of the modern era such as Diego Costa and Didier Drogba, and he has intimated in the past that he wants to test himself at a higher level.

Toney is a very attractive proposition, but an impending ban for betting breaches could scupper a transfer.

Alongside Southampton's Lavia, another No.6 who Pochettino will consider is Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach.

The 21-year-old Frenchman is similarly adept in possession and is very comfortable dribbling out of trouble and picking a pass. He also has that added physicality that could serve him well in the Premier League, often using his 6'1 frame to protect the ball.

Chelsea would likely face competition from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, but it seems the player is open to a move in the summer.

He told Le Parisien recently: "It's a source of pride for them to see my name associated with big clubs, but it doesn't make me hot or cold. I prefer to finish my season quietly. Afterwards, what must happen will happen."

Perhaps Chelsea's best chance of landing a truly world-class goalscorer.

There is set to be serious clamour for Victor Osimhen's signature in the summer after he has fired Napoli to an inevitable, historic Scudetto win. Indeed, it could well be the defining transfer saga of the window.

Despite the fact they won't be able to offer Champions League football, Chelsea will be in the running - and their new transfer negotiators have shown they have no issue with coughing up the cash to get their man.

Osimhen has signalled his desire to experience the Premier League, but the Blues should be wary after their ill-fated signing of former Serie A Capocannoniere Lukaku.

As well as new signings, one major priority for Pochettino and his new bosses should be securing Mason Mount's future.

Talks with the England international over a new contract have been dragging on for some time, and the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich are said to be sniffing around for a potential cut-price transfer with 12 months left on his current deal.

Under Pochettino there is a good chance that Mount can rediscover his best form, become a key part of the Argentine's line-up and embody his footballing philosophy - and there is little doubt the manager will be desperate to work with him.

Chelsea cannot afford to lose a player who carries the club's identity in a period of such upheaval.