Chelsea are set to dump BOTH Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy as they appear to herald Borussia Dortmund goalie Gregor Kobel.
The Swiss stopper signed for Dortmund in 2021 from Stuttgart and in line with German outlet Bild is a goal for the Blues after a string of spectacular shows between the sticks.
Kobel is below contract till 2026, however the report states the 25-year-old has been added to Chelsea’s want listing and has been positioned excessive on the membership’s scouting listing.
The West London membership see him as a doable substitute for each Arrizabalaga and Mendy, who’ve each did not make the primary shirt their very own at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea made Arrizabalaga the world’s costliest goalkeeper when he signed from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 for a £71million charge, however the Spanish stopper has endured a roller-coaster of a spell with the Blues.
Chelsea are eyeing Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel as their new primary goalkeeper
Both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga have did not persuade as Chelsea’s primary
Famously having an on-pitch argument with Maurizio Sarri in the course of the 2019 EFL Cup Final, and failing to persuade subsequent managers that he might be the membership’s long run primary.
Mendy in the meantime has reportedly already snubbed a brand new six-year contract from Chelsea after the wages provided did not match that of compatriot Arrizabalaga.
That provide has now reportedly been withdrawn by the membership, with Chelsea set to play hard-ball with the participant in a hope it would break the present stand-off.
The Senegalese keeper helped Chelsea to win the Champions League in 2021, and was named UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year however has solely performed eight Premier League video games up to now this season.
Mendy has two and half years remaining on his present deal, however AC Milan are monitoring the scenario with French sides Nice and Monaco additionally eager on the keeper.
Chelsea proprietor Todd Boehly will look to steadiness up the squad this summer time following the outlay on gamers since he took over the membership
If Chelsea are to exchange their present goalies with Dortmund’s Kobal they must pay considerably greater than the £13.2m Dortmund spent two years in the past.
He has performed 21 instances for the German facet this season, and there’s a feeling he can be tempted to remain on the Westfalenstadion regardless of the reported curiosity from the Premier League.
Chelsea shall be trying to lower some prices this summer time following Todd Boehly’s unbelievable outlay on gamers since he took possession of the membership, and exits are anticipated earlier than subsequent season to assist steadiness the books.
