Chelsea’s both first and second-choice keepers, Thibaut Courtois and Asmir Begovic, are being linked with a Stamford Bridge exit either this January or at the end of the season.
Courtois is reportedly a target for Real Madrid – yet again – as the Spanish giants resume their chase for the ex-Atletico keeper, who’s reportedly keen to make the move happen, Goal reports.
The current Galanticos keeper Kaylor Navas has been a great number one for Zinedine Zidane’s side this season, and the Frenchman is unlikely to push for the deal at this moment, but a deal could be pulled through at the summer.
Manchester United shot stopper David De Gea has also been in Real Madrid’s radar for some time, but the main attention is on the Blues’ 23-year-old, who has kept 14 clean-sheets during this Premier League term.
While Courtois could be returning to Spain, Chelsea’s second-choice keeper Begovic has received an offer from top-flight side Bournemouth.
Ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Hull City, Antonio Conte also talked about the offer, and seems to have a lot of respect for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, and is ready to sell the player if the transfer fee is strong enough, and a replacement confirmed before his departure.
First of all I want to say that Asmir is an important player for me, on and off the pitch. A really important player. He knows this. Yes, there is this offer. Me and the club, we are evaluating this offer.
But it’s important to find the right solution for Asmir, for the club, for me, because I repeat he’s a really important player for me on and off the pitch. It’s important to find the right solution before he goes away.
– Antonio Conte, ESPN
Chelsea’s third choice goalkeeper Eduardo, who signed for the Blues from Dinamo Zagreb last summer, is not expected to be a good enough fit for Courtois’ back-up at this time.
