Chelsea have consented to an arrangement with Chief Association rivals Brighton to sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for £25 million ($32 million) or more additional items, reports said on Thursday.
Sanchez, who lost his place to Jason Steele during the final part of last season, will offer rivalry for Kepa Arrizabalaga following the takeoff of Edouard Mendy to Saudi Middle Eastern club Al-Ahli.
It is perceived the exchange includes a direct front £25 million installment, with an extra sell-on proviso included.
Spain global Sanchez, 25, worked with Chelsea goalkeeping mentor Ben Roberts when he was at Brighton. Roberts left for Stamford Scaffold in September 2022.
New Blues administrator Mauricio Pochettino is upgrading his crew following the club’s most horrendously terrible Chief Association season in just about 30 years.
Chelsea have likewise been connected with a move for Seagulls midfielder Moises Caicedo, with Brighton said to be searching for a £100 million expense.
They open their new Chief Association crusade at home to Liverpool on August 13.
