Chelsea are eyeing Arsenal goalkeeper for January move

Chelsea is reportedly amping up efforts to sign a new goalkeeper in January.

The Blues previously sold Eduard Mendy and loaned out Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of the current campaign.

They then offset these departures by bringing in Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic. The duo cost the club just over $45 million combined.

Nevertheless, Sanchez, Chelsea’s current number one goalkeeper, has now picked up an injury. The Spaniard was forced off of the pitch during a recent matchup with Everton due to a muscular issue. Reports have since claimed that the shot-stopper will be out of action for up to a month.

Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino reiterated Sanchez’s importance in the team during a press conference on Friday. “When you suffer an injury and lose your number one keeper so far, it is a player we are going to miss but we have other players that are working hard to be ready when this type of thing happens,” claimed Pochettino. “Of course very sad because we are going to lose a player for a few weeks.”

With Sanchez out, Petrovic will now lead Chelsea‘s defense for the foreseeable future. The Serbia international previously played for Major League Soccer side New England Revolution. While the Revs rejected other offers for the goalkeeper during the summer, they eventually agreed a $14 million to send the star to west London.

Blues may turn to Ramsdale if Sanchez’s injury lingers

While the Blues do have Petrovic, it remains to be seen if the Serb can handle being a number one keeper. TalkSport is claiming that Chelsea are considering a potential move for Arsenal goalie Aaron Ramsdale. The England international was previously the north London side’s undisputed first-choice keeper by manager Mikel Arteta. However, the coach surprised many by signing David Raya from Brentford this summer.

Mauricio Pochettino has spoken openly about the need for January reinforcements at Chelsea, despite the significant outlay made by the club in the…


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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2023-12-16 17:58:24

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