Chelsea are reportedly considering selling Robert Sanchez in the summer and could eye a replacement for the Spaniard.
According to Football Insider, Robert Sanchez’s future at Chelsea is far from certain, with the club ready to sell the Spaniard. The £25 million summer signing has not found the rhythm to become the club’s undisputed No.1 as the Blues will begin searching for a viable replacement.
Chelsea to sell Robert Sanchez?
Chelsea used last summer’s window to overhaul their goalkeeping position by opening the doors for Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy to leave. They brought in Robert Sanchez and Djorde Petrovic as their replacements, with the former considered the No.1 under Mauricio Pochettino.
Not only has Sanchez not proven his worth, but he has also played a significant role in Chelsea’s downfall this season with some error-prone displays. While he has missed a considerable number of games with a knee injury, deputy keeper Petrovic has taken his place and has looked assured between the sticks in the 16 games he has featured in.
Chelsea considered selling Sanchez in January, but the injury might have prevented suitors from pursuing the Spaniard. However, the Blues are now open to offers for their summer signing, as they already are considering bringing in a replacement in the next window.
Sanchez, signed from Brighton & Hove Albion in a £25 million deal, has a contract until 2030, while Petrovic also has a similar deal in place. There is a chance that Chelsea will cash in on the Spaniard and continue to keep the latter as the deputy in the squad.
Chelsea eye Robert Sanchez replacement
Chelsea may have had to shelve their plans to sign a new goalkeeper in January owing to FFP-related problems. Without cash flow, the Blues postponed bringing a new No.1 until the summer, as they have credible interest in FC Porto’s Diogo Costa.
They also considered Aaron Ramsdale an option but pulled out of the race after Arsenal demanded a considerable fee and were essentially not thinking about offloading the England international. Chelsea could revive their interest in the Englishman and might even agree to pay considerably should they sell Sanchez for a reasonable fee in the summer.
