5 goalkeepers Chelsea could target to replace Thibaut Courtois

West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea - Premier League
Courtois is stalling on signing a new deal and could be on his way out.

#2 Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletico Bilbao)

Athletic Club v Real Madrid - La Liga
Kepa has all the attributes required for a modern-day top goalkeeper.

The Athletico Bilbao goalkeeper is out of contract next summer and there will no shortage of suitors for the talented Spanish youngster.

According to reports, Alvaro Morata has already recommended his fellow countryman to Chelsea. Also, Kepa should not have much problem in settling down at the West London Club, due to the presence of the Spanish contingent in the form of Cesc Fabregas, Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morate and Pedro. We have already seen how quickly Morata got settled at Chelsea and the same could be the case for Kepa.

He has all the attributes required for a modern-day top goalkeeper. With razor-sharp reflexes, he is very tough to go past in one on one situations and he is also good at stopping long shots. With a release clause of 20 m euros at an age of 23, it should be a bargain if Chelsea or any other club sign him.

However, the Blues will need to make a move quickly for the Spanish international as reports have emerged that Real Madrid are ready to lure him to the Santiago Bernabeu. Also, the goalkeeper has been linked to Paris Saint Germain, Juventus and Arsenal.

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