Chelsea’s Onana pursuit takes new twist

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 26 May 2023 08:38 CDT
• 3 min read

Chelsea may look to put Kepa Arrizabalaga forward as a possible exchange for Andre Onana at Inter.

The Blues will look to change up their goalkeeping department in the summer. They have Kepa and Edouard Mendy on their books, both of whom have played poorly this season.

And so they will need to bring another one in. A report from Tutto Mercato suggests that they are looking to subside a move for Onana by offering their Spanish goalkeeper in exchange.

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It comes after the news that incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has given his club the green light for a move for Onana this summer.

The Daily Mail report that Pochettino has agreed terms to take charge at Stamford Bridge from the start of next season, while a big summer of transfers awaits the Argentine also.

Kovacic offered too

There have been other reports that suggest Mateo Kovacic could be used as a makeweight in a potential swap for Onana.

The midfielder’s contract is set to run down in 2024 with Manchester City eyeing him up. But now Kovacic has now reportedly been offered as a makeweight for the goalkeeper.

Mendy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah were also unsuccessfully pitched as part of a swap deal.

Kovacic is said to be open to returning to the Serie A side, and Inter don’t wish to see Onana leave.

The player has been crucial to Simone Inzaghi's campaign, even taking the place of experienced Samir Handanovic.

Negotiations between Inter and Chelsea are likely to be open this summer in any case regarding Romelu Lukaku and future beyond his loan spell in Milan.

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