CHELSEA are preparing a £40million bid to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, according to reports.
The Blues are expected to replace current first team goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy this summer.
Mendy, who started the 2022-23 campaign as Chelsea's first-choice keeper, has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge due to various injury issues.
The Senegal international rejected a "disrespectful" contract offer from the Blues last year, so he is expected to seek a move away when the transfer window opens.
Meanwhile, Kepa has established himself as a regular in Frank Lampard's starting line-up.
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But with Chelsea understood to be on the hunt for a new No.1, he could be made surplus to requirements.
According to The Telegraph, the Blues are keen on the prospect of signing Onana from Inter Milan.
The 27-year-old is expected to cost around £40million and his salary demands are understood to be reasonable - a factor that appeals to Chelsea.
Several European clubs, including Manchester United, are interested in signing Onana.
The goalkeeper has impressed in Serie A this season, conceding just 19 goals in 21 games.
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Chelsea chief Todd Boehly is keen to add more players to the club's already-bloated first team squad, which includes over 30 players, this summer.
However, several players will have to be sold in order to balance the books.