Chelsea goalkeeper news
Here are the latest news and updates on Chelsea goalkeeper:
Current Situation:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga is the current first-choice goalkeeper for Chelsea, having signed a seven-year contract with the club in 2018.
- Willy Caballero is the backup goalkeeper, having joined the club in 2017.
- Jamie Cumming is the third-choice goalkeeper, having been promoted from the academy in 2020.
Recent News:
- In January 2022, Chelsea signed Edouard Mendy from Rennes for a reported fee of £22 million, making him the club's new backup goalkeeper.
- Mendy has been impressive in his early appearances for the club, and there have been reports that he could potentially challenge Kepa for the starting spot.
- In February 2022, it was reported that Chelsea are considering signing a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window, with Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak and Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Rico being mentioned as potential targets.
Injury News:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga has been dealing with a minor injury issue in recent weeks, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming matches.
- Willy Caballero has been out of action for several weeks due to a calf injury, but is expected to return to training soon.
Transfer Rumors:
- There have been reports that Chelsea are interested in signing a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window, with Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak and Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Rico being mentioned as potential targets.
- Oblak has been linked with a move to Chelsea for several months, and it's believed that the club are willing to pay a significant fee to secure his services.
- Rico has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, and it's believed that he could be a more affordable option than Oblak.
Youth Development:
- Chelsea have a number of talented young goalkeepers coming through the academy, including Jamie Cumming and Nathan Baxter.
- Cumming has been impressive in his early appearances for the club, and it's believed that he could potentially challenge Kepa for the starting spot in the future.
- Baxter has also been impressive for the club's youth teams, and it's believed that he could potentially follow in the footsteps of Cumming and become a first-team regular in the future.