Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to the Daily Mail, the Blues have him on a shortlist of potential goalkeeper targets as they look to bring in competition next season for Kepa Arrizabalaga at Stamford Bridge.
It is understood that London rival Tottenham are also eyeing the 21-year-old, who has impressed this season for Premier League outfit Bournemouth.
The report explains that Eddie Howe’s team don’t want to lose the highly-rated shot-stopper, but could find it difficult if they suffer relegation to the Championship.
Bournemouth currently sit 18th in the league table occupying the final relegation spot, with goal difference the only thing keeping them from safety as it stands with nine games remaining.
Ramsdale may be playing for a team down the bottom end of the top-flight, but his reputation has flown up this season during his first year in the Premier League.
He spent the second half of last season in League One during a loan spell with AFC Wimbledon, but is now performing consistently in England’s top-tier and doesn’t look out of place.
The England Under-21 international has been kept extremely busy in net behind a vulnerable Bournemouth backline, but has made some excellent reflex saves and looks a star in the making.
Chelsea know first-hand his qualities after he kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory for Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and he looks like he could be a real shrewd addition if Frank Lampard signs him.
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