July 25th 2024.
Chelsea and Real Madrid are currently in talks to make a swap deal happen between their goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga. According to reports in Spain, this deal is being considered as Lunin, who served as Real's no.1 for most of the 2023-24 season, lost his spot in the team when Thibaut Courtois returned from injury. Lunin was even benched for the Champions League final victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Initially, Lunin was close to signing a long-term deal with Real, but the lack of guarantees for first-team football has caused him to rethink his future. Real, on the other hand, is looking for a replacement for Lunin and Kepa is their top choice to fill that role. Kepa had joined Real on loan after Courtois' injury, but it was Lunin who became Carlo Ancelotti's first choice in goal during that time.
Reports suggest that Chelsea has been considering a move for Lunin for a few weeks now, but they are not willing to meet Real's asking price of €30 million. As an alternative, a swap deal has been discussed where Lunin would join Chelsea and Kepa would return to Spain permanently. However, Real is also looking for a monetary fee as part of the deal, considering Lunin's value after a successful season in goal.
Meanwhile, Kepa is eager to return to Madrid, even if it means taking a pay cut. Chelsea had signed two goalkeepers last summer, with the Serbian Djordje Petrovic becoming their first choice midway through the season. However, there are concerns over his suitability for Enzo Maresca's style of play, and he could be sold this summer. Petrovic was also left out of the Chelsea squad for their pre-season tour due to a minor injury.
In other news, Chelsea has reportedly made a bid of £17 million to sign Filip Jorgenson from Villarreal. The 22-year-old is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge, and this deal could be finalized soon. Stay updated with all the latest Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and we are protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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