Done Deal: Chelsea in pole position to sign 25-year-old star as pochettno urge to offload €30m injury prone at Stamford Bridge.
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In the midst of transfer rumors, it has been reported that Chelsea is eyeing a move for Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez this summer.
The Blues have reportedly identified the 25-year-old shot-stopper as the ideal successor to Edouard Mendy, who appears to be on the verge of leaving the club.
Recent reports suggest that Sanchez has fallen out of favor at Brighton, as he was dropped from the first team in the latter stages of last season. His desire to depart the club has led to him training separately from the first-team squad towards the end of the campaign.
Sanchez’s potential move to Chelsea gained attention when he was spotted at Stamford Bridge during the Blues’ Champions League clash against Real Madrid last season. Speculation has since linked him with a transfer to West London in the upcoming window.
With Chelsea preparing for the departure of some key first-team players, Sanchez has emerged as a possible addition to bolster their goalkeeping options.
The impending departure of Edouard Mendy, who is reportedly finalizing a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, has created a need for a new goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge.
Mendy is not the only player enticed by the opportunity to play alongside stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. N’Golo Kante is also rumored to be on the verge of completing a move to the recent league champions.
As his contract with Chelsea is set to expire soon, the midfielder’s potential departure further underscores the club’s need for reinforcements.
Chelsea’s transfer plans extend beyond free agents, as they are also linked with players like Kalidou Koulibaly and Hakim Ziyech, who could potentially make their own moves during this window.
However, when it comes to the goalkeeper position, new manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly eager to give Kepa Arrizabalaga a chance to regain his starting role. Pochettino believes that he can help improve the Spanish goalkeeper to the required level for Chelsea.
As the summer transfer window unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will indeed pursue the signing of Robert Sanchez to strengthen their goalkeeping department.
The club is expected to undergo significant changes in their squad composition, and securing a reliable goalkeeper will be crucial for their ambitions in the upcoming season.