Many fans have been puzzled this season by the form of first choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who in many ways has underwhelmed this season.
Arrizabalaga was in many ways a marquee signing for The Blues replacing Thibaut Courtois costing £76.6 million pounds from Athletic Bilbao in August 2018 on a 7 year contract.
In his first season with Chelsea FC Kepa made 54 club appearances in total in his first season. The Spaniard also produced some fine goalkeeping, notching up the joint 3rd highest amount of clean sheets in the 2018/19 season (14) meanwhile producing some stunning saves in key competitions such as the UEFA Europa League.
Despite the rumours floating around of Kepa going back on loan to Spanish side Bilbao, Chelsea legend Petr Cech has dismissed rumours that Kepa will be out the door insisting that everyone hopes Kepa will have a "great future at the club."
After several key errors in games, Frank Lampard finally decided to pull the plug on his number one choice keeper and call on Willy Caballero to step in goal in the FA Cup final against Arsenal.
Goalkeeper options
Don't think it will come as a surprise to learn of all the links Chelsea have with various different goalkeepers in the transfer window so far. With both Jamie Cumming and Jamal Blackman sent out on loan and Caballero being used as more of a back-up keeper for Cup competitions Chelsea could well dip their feet in the market to go in for an experienced keeper to rival Kepa.
Andre Onana of Ajax is one name which has been a hot topic of discussion amongst fans and journalists with the 24-year-old Cameroon international seemingly wanting to part ways with the dutch giants. Onana has played 24 games in the Eredivisie this season playing a total of 2160 minutes with an average clean sheet ration of 33% meaning Onana has kept a clean sheet in 8 out of the 24 matches he has played in.
Another name thrown around is Mike Maignan of Lille with the 25-year-old goalkeeper seen as someone credible to challenge Kepa for the number one spot.
Maignan was a key figure for Lille last and has played at international level for France at both U16 and U21 level, also being called up to the senior French squad. In order to buy Maignan a transfer buy fee is being reported of around £27 million pounds.
Last, but not least is Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who is reportedly not keen with what is happening at the club. Oblak has registered 190 appearances for Atleti and is arguably one of the best goalkeepers in the world right now. However, the 27-year-old shot stopper has a £120 million Euros release clause which Chelsea maybe reluctant to meet.
Who do you think Chelsea should go in for? Should Kepa remain the first choice keeper at Chelsea?
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