Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic set for unlikely Premier League transfer as Blues cash in despite impressive Strasbourg loan.
Chelsea are set to cash in on goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, with an unlikely Premier League move in the offing.
Chelsea are set to cash in on goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, with an unlikely Premier League move in the offing.
The Blues stopper is on his way to Sunderland for a deal worth around £21.5 million ($29m), according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, as the Mackems look to boost their squad on their Premier League return.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Petrovic had a fine loan at Strasbourg last season but Chelsea have decided to cash in rather than keep him on their books. The Serb made 31 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, who qualified for the Conference League.
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Petrovic’s departure would leave Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen as the two leading goalkeepers on Chelsea’s books, though there is some suggestion the move is not as advanced as initially reported. The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg claims Petrovic still has interest from elsewhere.
WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea make a move for a new goalkeeper ahead of the start of next season, having been linked with AC Milan’s Mike Maignan. For now, their focus is on Saturday’s Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras.
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Goalkeeper hunt narrows
Following the collapse of a potential deal for Marcin Bułka, Sunderland are still actively pursuing a new goalkeeper to offer experienced competition for Anthony Patterson. The Black Cats have been linked with Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic, with the player also attracting interest from Leeds United.
Talks have taken place with multiple parties, and there is growing expectation that each club could end up securing one of the two targets. Petrovic, in particular, is thought to be prioritising a move within one of Europe’s top five leagues. With Premier League survival the goal, Sunderland are determined to add a dependable stopper who can push Patterson while offering proven depth if required.
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