Robert Sanchez, the custodian for Brighton, is a potential acquisition for Chelsea.
Roberto de Zerbi’s preference for Jason Steele forced the 25-year-old out of the starting lineup, and they later acquired Bart Verbruggen from Anderlecht for £17 million.
Despite having represented Spain, Sanchez is regarded as a homegrown talent, having attended Brighton’s academy since he was 15 years old.
Since selling Edouard Mendy to Al Ahli and Gabriel Slonina is in talks to join KAS Eupen in Belgium, Chelsea wants competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Sanchez has a track record in the Premier League, and Manchester United was also interested in him early in the year.
The difficulty is that Chelsea and Brighton are still negotiating a transfer cost for midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is valued at £100 million.
Sanchez is well-known to Chelsea’s custodian coach Ben Roberts, who previously worked with him at Brighton.
Graham Potter left the Blues last season, although the former Seagulls coach remained on the team.
He has been given more authority this year and is in charge of the goalkeeping division because he might work with Sanchez again this summer.
With teenager Gabriel Slonina allegedly ready to leave on loan, it is unclear whether Chelsea would formally launch a bid for Sanchez.
As a result, the Blues are currently without a reliable backup option, as Marcus Bettinelli is still out with an injury and unable to travel with the team on a pre-season tour.