Chelsea have reportedly added Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to their summer transfer target list, while Manchester United continue to increase their bid for Inter Milan's Andre Onana. Mauricio Pochettino coveted the Cameroonian before the Champions League finalists imposed a massive price tag on Onana, who was initially rated at upwards of £30 million.Inter appear to be softening their attitude, while Chelsea have already made changes to their goalkeeping plans, with Pochettino expecting to keep Kepa Arrizabalaga as his No. 1 for the 2023/24 season.
It seems that the Blues are looking for protection for the Spaniard rather than a replacement following the departure of Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. I According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are interested in Shakhtar's 21-year-old shot-stopper Trubin, and a trade might be reached this summer.
The Ukrainian is valued at about £19 million by Transfermarkt and is regarded as one of Europe's greatest young goalkeeping prospects.Trubin had 14 clean sheets in 28 Ukrainian Premier League games for Shakhtar this season, as well as six appearances in the Champions League for the Ukrainian giants.
He has been capped seven times by Ukraine, and his stock continues to rise following his great debut at Shakhtar in the 2020/21 season.
The goalkeeper has 39 clean sheets in 94 senior appearances for Shakhtar and is being watched by a number of clubs in Europe's top flight.If Chelsea signs Trubin, the idea is that he will come in to provide cover and competition for Arrizabalaga as the Spaniard pushes for a starting spot.
After Mendy endured a number of injuries, including a finger injury that necessitated surgery in January, the former Athletic Bilbao man resumed his status as Chelsea's No. 1 last season.
Chelsea are willing to keep with Arrizabalaga as long as he continues to develop his game after regaining form last season.
Frank Lampard even gave the 28-year-old the captain's armband for Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Brighton at the end of the season.
Gabriel Slonina, who has yet to play for Chelsea, is also hoping to make an impression.David de Gea's future at Manchester United remains uncertain, and Erik ten Hag is eager to reunite with his former Ajax goalkeeper.
Onana has already stated publicly that he is content at Inter, but every player has a price, and the Nerazzurri are gradually warming to the notion of selling.
Diogo Costa of Porto is another option for United.
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