Chelsea are considering a move for Robin Roefs to address their goalkeeping conundrum, with a £60 million offer reportedly mentioned.
According to Football Insider, Chelsea could ponder making a £60 million offer for Robin Roefs ahead of the summer. The Sunderland keeper has been one of the top performers in his position across the Premier League, with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City among his admirers.
Robin Roefs has shown considerable promise with his performances in his first season in the Premier League. Having signed for Sunderland following their promotion to the top flight, the Dutchman has kept eight clean sheets in a campaign that will see the Black Cats finish in the top half of the table.
However, his stay at the Stadium of Light could be short-lived, as a host of top teams are angling for a move. Tottenham holds an interest in Roefs, although any move from them will depend on their ability to survive relegation. Manchester City and Liverpool are also mentioned as admirers, with both those giants likely to eye a change of goalkeeper in one form or another.
Alisson Becker’s future has come into doubt at Liverpool, who could look at Roefs as a possible replacement or competition for Giorgio Mamardashvili. Manchester City are in a similar position, as James Trafford could depart after an uneventful time at the Etihad, with a host of Premier League sides keen to sign him.
Manchester City could seek Roefs as a possible replacement for Trafford, although Chelsea are the one looking to get ahead in the race. The Blues are certain to enter the market in search of a new keeper, as there are major issues with Robert Sanchez, according to most of their fans.
Chelsea to make an offer for Robin Roefs?
Chelsea have held an interest in Roefs as part of their wide search for a new keeper to either challenge Sanchez for his place or replace the Spaniard. The Blues are currently pondering making a £60 million offer for the Sunderland star, which could be a statement of intent from the Londoners — one that the Black Cats will find it difficult to turn down.
Should Chelsea go about signing the 23-year-old from Sunderland, Roefs will certainly come into the club as a starter. There is no forward movement with regards to talks or discussions over a move, but the club are certainly planning a big-money move if they feel the Dutchman is the answer to their goalkeeping conundrum.
