Chelsea shut in on Kepa alternative as £12m goalkeeper bid launched
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helsea are closing in on an £11.8 million transfer for New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
The 23-year-old is now Chelsea’s primary goal to exchange Kepa Arrizabalaga, who joined Real Madrid on mortgage this week.
Chelsea are assured of finishing a deal for the shot-stopper, who’s considered among the many greatest within the MLS, having set a most finances of £20m to finish a deal. Talks are ongoing over the precise cost construction of Petrovic’s switch.
Robert Sanchez was given the Kepa’s No1 shirt and will likely continue as Mauricio Pochettino’s starting goalkeeper however Chelsea will convey Petrovic in as much-needed competitors.
Petrovic is believed to be on the proper stage to push Sanchez and probably take his No1 spot if performances slip.
The Blues want a goalkeeper significantly urgently with completed third-choice Marcus Bettinelli nonetheless out injured and Lucas Bergstrom, who’s slated to depart on mortgage, at present deputising.
Revolution have reportedly rejected bids from Nottingham Forest and Nantes for his or her goalkeeper already this summer season, whereas Manchester United had been credited with an curiosity in signing Petrovic to be Andre Onana’s deputy.
Petrovic is comparatively skilled regardless of his youth having performed over 130 senior matches in Serbia and the United States.