Pochettino has already stated the need for more experience in his Chelsea squad, and the failure to land Caicedo in time for pre-season has left the ex-Spurs boss, 51, feeling exasperated.
“We need at least one more [midfielder] and we are working on that,” he told reporters before their 1-1 friendly draw with Newcastle. “It depends on what happens in the next few weeks. We will decide and take our decision.”
“At the moment, we are working to reinforce that area, and other areas also. I think the players that are here on the tour are in our plans, Chelsea’s plans. We are working very hard to try to add more players in different areas and hope that is possible soon.”