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Chelsea 'express interest in two England internationals'

sportsmole.co.uk, 8 May 2024, 22:32
Chelsea are reportedly interested in securing the services of two England international goalkeepers during the summer transfer window.

Mauricio Pochettino's men started the campaign with Spaniard Robert Sanchez in goal, replacing Kepa Arrizabalaga who joined 14-time European champions Real Madrid on a temporary deal.

However, following a serious knee injury suffered by the former Brighton & Hove Albion man in December, summer arrival Djordje Petrovic has assumed the role as first-choice stopper.

The Serbian has started the last 19 Premier League matches for Chelsea, keeping five clean sheets and helping the Blues to improve their form in recent weeks.

Petrovic's latest shutout arrived at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, when Pochettino's troops recorded a stellar five-goal success over West Ham United.

Chelsea eyeing England goalkeeper signing this summer?

According to Football Insider, Chelsea are keen on two England international goalkeepers ahead of the summer trading point, with Petrovic not viewed as a long-term option in between the sticks.

The first of these targets is said to be Aaron Ramsdale, whose future at Arsenal is in serious doubt following the arrival of David Raya on loan from Brentford last summer.

The Spaniard quickly grabbed the title as first-choice keeper at the Emirates away from Ramsdale, who has only played six Premier League matches this season.

It is believed that the 25-year-old will be looking for new employers when Raya makes his switch from the Gtech Community Stadium permanent this summer.

Ramsdale last featured for Arsenal during a league clash with Brentford on March 9, when Bees loanee Raya was ineligible to face his parent club.

Chelsea 'also interested in Everton's Jordan Pickford'

The report also states that Pochettino's side are monitoring the availability of Everton's Pickford, with a view to making him the new first choice at Stamford Bridge.

The 30-year-old has been Gareth Southgate's go-to man in between the sticks for over six years, whilst also being a key asset for the Toffees in a period of struggle at the wrong end of the Premier League.

Despite receiving an eight-point deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability rules, Sean Dyche's men have comfortably avoided relegation this season, currently sitting 11 points above 18th-placed Luton Town with just two games remaining.

Pickford's 12 clean sheets from 38 Premier League appearances have helped massively, and it is understood that the Toffees could prize potential suitors - including Chelsea - out of a deal for the former Sunderland youngster.

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