Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Chelsea are considering the transfer of Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.
The Blues have the 27-year-old ‘as one of the options’ to replace Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Spaniard joined London side Athletic Bilbao in 2018 for £71.6million, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in the world.
The 27-year-old had a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge as he was heavily criticized for his lack of consistency and high-profile mistakes. His disappointing performances led the Blues to sign Edouard Mendy from Rennes in 2020.
The Senegalese international has firmly established himself as the number one goalkeeper for the Blues and one of the best marksmen in Europe.
Romano claimed Kepa could leave the club this summer. Chelsea could consider moving the goalkeeper and recouping some of the £71.6million they spent to sign him.
Thomas Strakosha’s impressive performances for Lazio last season have caught the attention of the Blues, who believe he could prove adequate cover for Edouard Mendy. The Albanian’s contract is due to expire at the end of the month.
Romano said with Twitter:
“Thomas Strakosha is now attracting interest, available on a free transfer. Chelsea are considering him as one of the options but only in case Kepa leaves the club this summer. Gabriel Slonina, a different deal, he would be one for the future, staying at the Chicago Fire on loan.”
Chicago Fire’s Gabriel Slonina has also emerged as a potential transfer target for Tuchel’s side. The 18-year-old goalkeeper made his debut for the MLS club last season and has become a regular member of the club’s starting lineup.
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Gabriel Slonina, different contract – he would be one for the future, staying at the Chicago Fire on loan.
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Thomas Strakosha is now attracting interest, available on a free transfer. Chelsea see him as one of the options, but only in case Kepa leaves the club this summer 🇦🇱 #CFCGabriel Slonina, different contract – he would be one for the future, staying at the Chicago Fire on loan.
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Christian Pulisic could be another high-profile Chelsea departure this summer
<img loading="lazy" class="lazy-img" width="1920" height="1280" data-img="https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/06/6d5c6-16552299640347-1920.jpg" alt="L'ailier américain Christian Pulisic pourrait être en déplacement cet été." data-img-low="https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/06/6d5c6-16552299640347-1920.jpg" src="data:image/svg+xml,”/>Along with Kepa Arrizabalaga, American winger Christian Pulisic could be another top player who could choose to leave Chelsea this summer. The 23-year-old joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in 2019 for £58million.
It was expected that he would become the ideal replacement for Eden Hazard. Although the winger enjoyed an impressive debut campaign with the Blues, things haven’t gone as planned for him over the past two seasons.
The 23-year-old was a prominent member of Thomas Tuchel’s squad last season but was unable to carve out a regular place in the German’s starting line-up. His progress at Stamford Bridge was hampered by recurring injuries and inconsistent form.
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🚨 NEW: Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic is in the running to replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool if the Senegal striker leaves this summer. #awlive [football london]
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According Football.london, Pulisic could seek a move away from the club this summer as the American has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool. The Reds view him as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane, who has been heavily linked with leaving the club in recent weeks.
