Journalist Nizaar Kinsella has claimed that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is now on the list for Real Madrid to sign this summer.
He took to Twitter to state that this follows the serious injury suffered by former Blue Thibaut Courtois in training today.
The last few days have seen plenty of interest form in signing Kepa this summer, and this has been amongst some of the best clubs in world football too.
Bayern Munich reportedly made their interest known first, as they look for a goalkeeper to fill the void still currently left by Manuel Neuer’s injury.
It has been claimed that this interest is being led by the efforts of manager Thomas Tuchel, who of course departed Stamford Bridge himself not too long ago.
Kepa wanted by Real Madrid
What is bizarre however is that during the German’s time in West London, he was not keen on using the 28-year-old, and instead preferred starting Edouard Mendy between the sticks.
His efforts to sign him however look set to be under threat, as Kinsella has claimed that Madrid are in for the goalkeeper.
He said: “Real Madrid are now weighing up a similar loan to buy approach as Bayern Munich for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
“Thibaut Courtois has unfortunately suffered a serious knee injury.”
Chelsea look as if they will be okay with losing their current longest serving player after their recent transfer activity.
They have brought in Robert Sanchez from Brighton, and there are hopes that he can return to his best now he is working with goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts.
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