Chelsea have been linked with a move for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, but they want a goalkeeper “who’s strength lies in his distribution” according to Fabrizio Romano.
Despite signing both Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic last summer on long term deals, it was reported on Friday that the club were looking to sign a new goalkeeper to compete with Sanchez.
New boss Enzo Maresca is set to assess Sanchez and Petrovic in pre-season but reports have indicated the Spaniard is set to start the season as first choice.
Romano says Chelsea want a goalkeeper with good distribution
Chelsea wanting a new goalkeeper doesn’t come as a surprise and the club were strongly linked with several names earlier this summer.
What has come as a surprise is the news that the future of Petrovic is uncertain with the Blues reportedly offering the 24-year-old to Serie A outfit Genoa.
Petrovic joined last summer from MLS outfit New England Revolution and impressed after replacing the injured Sanchez, and even kept his place in the team when the Spaniard returned to fitness.
Sanchez struggled last season and made a number of errors, whilst there was a clear nervousness in the defence when he was on the ball, however Romano has reported he’s set to start the season as number one.
He took to X.com and said:
“Chelsea are considering to bring in new goalkeeper to compete with Robert Sanchez, who’s starting the season as first GK. Despite early links with Mamardashvili, Chelsea are keen on GK who’s strength lies in his distribution.”
🚨🔵 Chelsea are considering to bring in new goalkeeper to compete with Robert Sanchez, who’s starting the season as first GK.
Despite early links with Mamardashvili, Chelsea are keen on GK who’s strength lies in his distribution. pic.twitter.com/BQTUuyBkvM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2024
Chelsea have been linked with Villareal’s Filip Jorgensen who has a £35m release clause, whilst Mamardashvili is believed to have admirers at Stamford Bridge, but a move for him doesn’t make sense given his distribution isn’t one of his strong points.
The Blues are also trying to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was attracting interest from Saudi side Al-Ittihad, but they have subsequently ended their interest in the 29-year-old.
The Spaniard is believed to be holding out for a move to Real Madrid where he spent last season on loan, but any move there depends on Andriy Lunin departing the club.
