Chelsea table opening offer for Djordje Petrovic

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Premier League giants Chelsea have, on Friday, moved forward with an opening offer for a new goalkeeper, it has been revealed.

The situation between the posts, of course, has taken its place front and centre in the headlines in west London across much of the summer to date.

This comes with the Chelsea brass having opted to part with not one, but both of the club's options between the posts, namely Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

In their place has come Brighton & Hove Albion standout Robert Sanchez, who, earlier this week, was confirmed as Mauricio Pochettino's new no.1.

Chelsea table opening offer for Djordje Petrovic
Robert Sanchez during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City at the American Express Stadium, Brighton, UK

Further reinforcements, though, are needed, to provide backup for Sanchez.

And, if the latest word stemming from the media is anything to go by, then it would appear that a leading target to fill this void, on Friday, has been identified.

As per a report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, backing prior claims from the reliable Jacob Steinberg, Chelsea have submitted an offer for New England Revolution star Djordje Petrovic.

The proposal in question is understood to have come in around the £15 million mark.

Negotiations, in turn, have been kicked into gear between the respective boards at Stamford Bridge and the Gillette Stadium, in the hopes of striking a deal before the summer is out.

Chelsea submit formal proposal for New England Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic 🚨🔵 #CFC

Bid worth £15m, as reported tonight by @JacobSteinberg. Negotiations are now ongoing. pic.twitter.com/cRrW4WMN7d
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2023