Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have agreed to a deal with Real Madrid to loan Kepa Arrizabalaga for the 2023/24 season, with the Spanish goalkeeper having “already said goodbye” to everyone at Chelsea.
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Chelsea Eye Kasper Schmeichel as Kepa Arrizabalaga Replacement
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Why Are Chelsea Considering Schmeichel?
Amid the news of Kepa being close to a move to Spain, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg reports that the Blues are exploring the market for a potential replacement and are considering a move for Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
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The former Leicester City captain, currently plays for Ligue 1 side OGC Nice and reportedly earns 65k per week, would bring a wealth of experience to Stamford Bridge having won the Premier League and FA Cup while playing for Leicester City.
The Blues also sold Edouard Mendy earlier this summer and sent young goalkeeper Gabriel Slolina on loan to Belgian side KAS Eupen until the end of the season, meaning the club needs to strengthen their goalkeeping department.
What Else Are Chelsea Working On?
Chelsea are working on the signing to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. They are likely to turn their attention to signing a potential Kepa replacement only after that – but Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that they will be in the market for a new goalkeeper.
The Stamford Bridge club are also reportedly close to reaching an agreement for the signing of Romeo Lavia, which would further strengthen the Chelsea squad.
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The 36-year-old, previously hailed as “brilliant,” made 284 appearances in the Premier League for Leicester, in which he kept 83 clean sheets and was known for being a superb shot-stopper and reliable with his distribution too. He would be a sound alternative to Sanchez and bring leadership skills to a young Chelsea dressing room.
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