Chelsea ‘submit supply’ to Premier League rivals as Pochettino eyes eighth deal

Aug 02, 2023 at 2:01 AM

Chelsea have reportedly launched a proposal to signal Brighton’s out-of-favour goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Blues are set for a really busy finish to the switch market, with the membership within the hunt for an authorative midfielder in addition to a shot-stopper.

The Blues’ fundamental goal till the top of the switch window stays Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, having already had three bids turned down by their Premier League rivals. Pochettino is determined for a frontrunner within the center however is aware of he would not have it simple because the Seagulls maintain out for £100m+plus.

In the meantime, Chelsea have turned their attentions to Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez, having beforehand checked out David Raya earlier than he turned a shock goal of Arsenal’s.

And in response to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have ‘despatched a proper bid’ to Brighton for the Spanish shot-stopper, who performed second fiddle below Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton after Jason Steele usurped him.

The report provides Sanchez has already accepted Chelsea as his subsequent vacation spot and a transfer seems very likelt with Brighton seeking to offload him too. The goalkeeping division stays of huge concern to Pochettino, so he shall be determined to get this over the road as rapidly as attainable.

With Edouard Mendy having joined Saudi Arabian aspect Al-Ahli earlier this summer time, it leaves Kepa Arrizabalaga with none actual competitors in between the posts. But the Spaniard continues to divide opinion and if Chelsea wish to compete close to the highest of the Premier League once more, the overall consensus is that they’ll want to interchange him.

Chelsea have already made six signings this summer time, together with Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Kendry Paez, Diego Moreira and Angelo Gabriel.

Axel Disasi is on the point of being introduced at Stamford Bridge too after agreeing a fast £38m deal for the Man Utd and Newcastle goal from Monaco.