Jan Oblak is set to chelsea next summer, transfer talks concluded

In an attempt to address their goalkeeping problems this summer, Chelsea is reportedly planning a move for Atletico Madrid star Jan Oblak, insiders have revealed to Football Insider.

Chelsea has been eyeing Oblak for some time now after a succession of shot stoppers have fallen short at Stamford Bridge in recent seasons.

Though his contract doesn’t expire until 2028, the La Liga team might be willing to let the Slovenian international go this summer in an effort to increase their transfer budget.

The Blues are considering a deal for Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, who has lost his starting spot at the Emirates, according to a recent report from Football Insider.

However, a deal for Oblak might be simpler to close, and the 31-year-old would unquestionably be an improvement over Robert Sanchez and Dorde Petrovic, the team’s current choices.

It’s looking more and more likely that Chelsea will start a new goalie at the beginning of the following campaign.

Even if the Blues have had a recent upsurge, they have still had a very challenging campaign overall, and their defensive shortcomings are still quite evident.

This season, Mauricio Pochettino’s team has given up 59 goals, which is the ninth-highest total in the Premier League.

This has been partially caused by the team’s lack of a reliable number one, as Petrovic and Sanchez have split the playing time this season.

In exchange for Oblak, Chelsea would acquire a goalkeeper who, in 442 games for Atletico—13 of which have been this season—has recorded 204 clean sheets.

Ramsdale might present Pochettino with an option because, as Football Insider disclosed previous month, he is anticipated to leave Arsenal this summer.

The Argentine boss will be keen to bring in a reliable goalkeeper as he looks to get things moving at Stamford Bridge the following season.

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