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The Blues are set to add the experienced Spanish keeper to their squad following Edouard Mendy’s departure to Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
According to The Athletic, the Spanish international is now expected to undergo a medical imminently.
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18:49 - 01.08.2023
OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes
Chelsea officially welcomes 19-year-old French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu to the club in a €27 million deal
The 25-year-old will add competition for current No 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga after Edouard Mendy departed for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in June.
The move will also see him re-join goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts whom he worked with at Brighton.
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12:02 - 03.08.2023
Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus to miss start of season with Injury
Arsenal star striker Gabriel Jesus is set to be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a knee injury.
Sanchez, who lost his place to Jason Steele in March, was not included in Brighton’s squad for their pre-season tour of the United States with his future in doubt.
Sanchez agreed personal terms with Chelsea last week as the Blues sought to agree a fee with the Seagulls.
Chelsea’s ongoing negotiations with Brighton to sign Moises Caicedo did not prove to be a stumbling block as initially feared.
The Seagulls rejected an £80m bid from the Blues as they are adamant about getting £100m+ for the midfielder.
After Mendy left for Saudi Arabia this summer with youngster Gabriel Slonina set to play for Belgian side KAS Eupen for the entirety of the coming season, Chelsea needed another goalkeeper.
As a result, Mauricio Pochettino was left with only Marcus Bettineilli as a senior backup option to Kepa. Hence, it made sense to push for a deal to sign Sanchez.
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20:08 - 02.08.2023
Arsene Wenger watches underfire Ramsdale shock Arsenal fans in Emirates Cup win vs Monaco
Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was in attendance as Aaron Ramsdale and Arsenal prepared for Manchester City with Emirates Cup win against Monaco.
The Spanish keeper has been at Brighton since the age of 15 but fell out of favour with Roberto De Zerbi last season.
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