Marc-Andre ter Stegen celebrates together with his Barcelona teammates (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs)
Chelsea stay energetic within the goalkeepers market, with Barcelona’s German shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen one title on their radar.
A supply with a detailed understanding of Ter Stegen’s scenario has knowledgeable CaughtOffside that the Blues have “returned to ask for details about ter Stegen, confirming that the German goalkeeper is on their record of choices.”
On high of that, Ter Stegen himself is assessing his future at Barcelona following the arrival of Joan Garcia as a brand new goalkeeper signing, whereas Wojciech Szczesny can be in Hansi Flick’s squad as a dependable backup.
This probably means Ter Stegen might need to look elsewhere for first-team alternatives, and Chelsea might be an choice for him as they continue to be eager to signal a brand new ‘keeper.
CaughtOffside have additionally been informed that Manchester United have made comparable checks on the 33-year-old as they search for a alternative for Andre Onana.
Chelsea again in touch over Marc-Andre ter Stegen after failing to signal Mike Maignan
Chelsea tried to signal AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan earlier than the Membership World Cup, however couldn’t attain an settlement, so that they’re now different choices.
Ter Stegen isn’t essentially the west London giants’ precedence, however they made contact to ask about his scenario earlier in the summertime and have accomplished so once more.
Our supply confirmed that no ultimate determination would come imminently, however that Chelsea would “proceed to watch the scenario” within the coming weeks.
Chelsea want a brand new goalkeeper
Chelsea have beforehand had world class ‘keepers like Petr Cech and Thibaut Courtois, so there’s little doubt they want an improve on their present choices.
Robert Sanchez hasn’t been ok, whereas others equivalent to Kepa Arrizabalaga have additionally flopped in latest instances.
Ter Stegen is perhaps somewhat previous his peak now, however the Germany worldwide stays a top quality participant with loads of expertise.
It is going to be attention-grabbing to see how this develops within the weeks forward, or if Maignan comes again into the image, or certainly if CFC merely determine to go for another person.
