Chelsea is trying to guarantee a spot in the Europa League for the 2024–2025 season with two games remaining in the Premier League season.
The Blues’ final two division games are against Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth, and if things go their way, they might finish as high as sixth.
After the club’s difficulties in the 2022–2023 season, Mauricio Pochettino’s team did not have to worry about playing in Europe this season. However, if the Argentine plays well in the last stretch of the season, he might lead the London giants back to Europe.
In order to secure the best finish possible, the final few Premier League games will be the primary focus, but the impending summer transfer market will also be closely watched.In order to prepare for the upcoming season, Chelsea will have the chance to bolster their roster once more in the months to come. Todd Boehly and his group seem to be planning to add a new goalkeeper to their roster.Chelsea’s pursuit of the La Liga titanThe Blues are reportedly interested in a deal to recruit Atletico Madrid giant Jan Oblak to be their new number one, according to a report from Football Insider earlier this month.
According to the source, the Premier League team is preparing a move to acquire the Slovenian international during the summer transfer window in order to challenge Roberto Sanchez and Dorde Petrovic for the starting goalie position at Stamford Bridge.
The La Liga star has reportedly being watched by the team for many years since ‘a lot’ of goalkeepers have struggled to find success during their time in London.
According to Football Insider, Atletico Madrid may be prepared to let go of the seasoned behemoth this summer in order to finance their own purchasing binge to boost Diego Simeone’s team.
Additionally, according to the source, a deal to recruit the 31-year-old player might be simpler to work out than to sign one of their other targets, Aaron Ramsdale, from Premier League rival Arsenal.
The asking price for the Slovenian titan was not disclosed by Football Insider, so it was unclear how much it would cost to get his talents.
Chelsea would still need to work out a contract with the player, who Capology reports is making roughly £345k a week with the Spanish powerhouses, even if a sum was agreed upon.
The Blues may finally acquire a number one goalie who is deserving of taking Thibaut Courtois’ place in goalkeeping if Boehly and Pochettino can get a trade over the line for Oblak.
Chelsea’s difficulties following Thibaut CourtoisThe superstar Belgian, who is presently with Real Madrid, was Chelsea’s top player from 2014 to 2018, making 154 appearances for the team.
During that period, Courtois won four major trophies, including two Premier League crowns, one FA Cup, and one League Cup. He also preserved 58 clean sheets.
