Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in race to sign Chelsea flop

James Shearman

• Updated: 10 Aug 2023 18:19 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea flop Kepa Arrizabalaga is subject to interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

In fact, according to Sky Germany, Kepa is Bayern's first-choice goalkeeper target.

The Bundesliga champions are in need a replacement for Yann Sommer (who signed for Inter Milan), while Manuel Neuer is recovering from a broken leg.

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And head coach Thomas Tuchel, who coached the 28-year-old at Stamford Bridge, wants to work with him again.

While, Real Madrid's starting goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has suffered an ACL injury in training.

Madrid are also in contact with ex-Manchester United star David de Gea, but Kepa is an option, reports Nizaar Kinsella.

Chelsea's goalkeeper situation

Chelsea have already sold Edouard Mendy to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in the summer transfer window.

Although, they have since replaced him with Spaniard Robert Sanchez, who arrived from Brighton.

Youngster Gabriel Slonina has been loaned out to K.A.S. Eupen in Belgium, leaving Marcus Bettinelli as the Blues' only other serious option.

The west London club would likely go back into the transfer market if Kepa is sold, something they may not be prepared to do.