Chelsea agree deal with Brighton for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez

Since the departure of Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabia, Chelsea have been in the transfer market for a goalkeeper.

They identified Brighton goalkeeper as a replacement for Mendy and he is expected to compete with number one goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Both clubs have now agreed on a transfer fee and the Spanish international is now expected to undergo a medical.

According to reports, Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is close to a move to Chelsea pending a medical.

David Ornstein on Twitter via The Athletics reported that “Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal with Chelsea for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. 

"The Spain international is expected to undergo medical imminently. #CFC have been targeting 25yo as competition for Kepa following Mendy's departure.”  

Sanchez lost his starting spot to Jason Steele in March and was not selected for Brighton's preseason tour of the United States due to his uncertain future.

The 25-year-old made 23 appearances in the Premier League last season before being dropped from the starting lineup by the manager.

At the time, Robert De Zerbi said that Steele seemed better suited to his preferred method of playing out from the back.

Chelsea continue recruiting players ahead of the new season and Sanchez is now very close to a move to Stamford Bridge.