Chelsea transfer news as Robert Sanchez continues to be linked with a move to Stamford Bridge to solve the Blues' goalkeeper dilemma
Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Blues are said to be in for a new goalkeeper this summer and have been linked with a number of individuals.
However, the duo's future continues to become unclear ahead of the summer transfer window. Both have been linked with moves away, with it likely that at least one of them is leaving the club as part of Todd Boehly's trimming of the playing squad.
Now, talkSPORT have suggested that Sanchez will be allowed to leave Brighton at the end of the season. The goalkeeper first joined the Seagulls in 2013 and has become one of the best-performing shot-stoppers in the Premier League.
However, the Spaniard has found his place in Roberto De Zerbi's side under threat with Jason Steele preferred. Sanchez has not played since the 1-0 loss to Fulham in February and is expected to sit out of the upcoming Premier League fixtures with Tottenham and Chelsea before returning for the FA Cup semi-final versus Manchester United.
The report claims that Brighton will not stand in his way of first-team football at the end of the season. However, it remains to be seen whether the player himself would welcome a move to Stamford Bridge with his current employees on course to qualify for European football.