Chelsea’s goalkeeper position may undergo significant changes in the upcoming summer transfer window. Journalist Dharmesh Sheth has suggested Chelsea’s manager Graham Potter might sell both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy to strengthen the club’s goalkeeping position.
Potential Changes in Goalkeeper Position
The position of goalkeeper at Chelsea has undergone numerous changes this season with the arrival of new manager Thomas Tuchel. Before Tuchel’s arrival, Edouard Mendy was the first-choice goalkeeper for over a season. However, an injury early in 2021 gave Kepa Arrizabalaga an opportunity to impress, and he secured the number one spot as Chelsea’s goalkeeper.
Potential Sale of Kepa and Mendy
According to Sheth, Potter may make the decision to sell one or both of Chelsea’s current goalkeepers before investing in the market. The move would free up both financial resources and squad space, which could be used to strengthen other areas in the team.
Potential Replacements for Kepa and Mendy
One potential candidate to replace Kepa and Mendy is David Raya from Brentford. The Spanish goalkeeper has impressed with his performances in the Championship this season, helping Brentford reach the playoffs. Gabriel Slonina is another talent who could potentially come through from Chelsea’s ranks and feature for the first team in the future.
Football Transfer News
In other football transfer news, Julian Nagelsmann is a potential target for Tottenham, Chelsea, and Real Madrid for their managerial roles after being sacked by Bayern Munich. There are also negotiations in progress for Ilkay Gundogan to join Barcelona in the summer after leaving Manchester City. Following reports that Real Madrid is planning to enter next season without major reinforcements, other clubs may approach Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. PSG is also ready to let Messi, Ramos, and Neymar move to Saudi Arabia.
Tottenham and Chelsea’s Corporate Competence and Managerial Issues
Aside from football transfer news, there are also issues with the corporate competence and managerial decisions in some clubs. Tottenham took eight days to sack a manager who had effectively sacked himself eight days earlier, missing out on Thomas Tuchel who took over at Bayern Munich. Roy Hodgson, Luis Enrique, and Mauricio Pochettino are big names currently out of work who could potentially take over at Tottenham, along with managers Thomas Frank, Ange Postecoglou, and Roberto De Zerbi.
Teddy Sheringham’s quote advocating Tim Sherwood as manager was criticized. In Tottenham news, Harry Kane is praised as the best this country has produced but there is criticism of Daniel Levy’s competence in managing him. Another issue arose with Gareth Southgate’s success as the England manager being questioned, with reports suggesting that “people close to” him questioned his sanity in returning to the job.
Conclusion
As we approach the upcoming summer transfer window, it is evident that many football clubs will be making significant changes both on the pitch and in their managerial positions. For Chelsea specifically, Potter may be looking to sell current goalkeepers Kepa and Mendy to strengthen the club’s goalkeeper position. It remains to be seen which replacements Potter will target for this critical role.
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