Transfer news: Chelsea target next Eden Hazard with Ghanaian roots in £43m swoop

Mauricio Pochettino is keenly aware that his target has to be securing European football for next season, either through the Premier League or the FA Cup.

However, their chances are uncertain in both competitions, sitting in ninth place in the league and facing Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals.

That means that Pochettino's future remains undecided and any potential transfer budget for Pochettino or his likely successor hangs in the balance.

Chelsea may need to raise funds to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability regulations.

Nevertheless, the Blues are keen to add another attacker in the summer and have identified Athletic Bibao's Nico Williams.

According to Football Insider, Chelsea are willing to activate the winger's release clause, which is believed to be £43m, as they view the Spain international as the ideal purchase due to his high ceiling and versatility.

Williams has been amazing for Bilbao this season and played a pivotal role in their Copa del Rey triumph last weekend.