PSG hand Chelsea major transfer curveball by targeting Mauricio Pochettino captain candidate
Chelsea could be left with no choice but to delve into the market for a new goalkeeper if Kepa Arrizabalaga leaves. The 28-year-old was heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge in the early weeks of the summer transfer window but, following the departure of Edouard Mendy, speculation of a move has quietened down.
Kepa, who sees his contract expire in 2025, featured 29 times for the Blues in the Premier League last season, helping keep nine clean sheets. Despite displaying flashes of brilliance at times, the Spain international struggled to impress and he played a major role in the west Londoners' miserable campaign.
While Kepa is the only viable option between the sticks for Mauricio Pochettino as it stands, he doesn't appear to have done enough to wholeheartedly cement a place in the Argentine's starting lineup. And, PSG seem to sense the uncertainty; according to French outlet L'Equipe, Luis Enrique has shortlisted the £25.7million-rated Spaniard as a potential replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose ball-playing ability has raised concern.
If Chelsea decide to cash in on Kepa, who joined the club from Athletic Bilbao for £72million in 2018, then they seem to have already identified two replacements. football.london understands that Andre Onana was one of two priorities last month but, with Pochettino eager to bolster his midfield too, the chase for Moises Caicedo has taken priority.
It's believed that the other was Mike Maignan, who's enjoyed some fine form for AC Milan recently, but the Blues are aware that striking a deal for the France international could prove quite difficult. football.london understands that the Italian giants want 'mega money' for the 27-year-old and, while a price hasn't been
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