Chelsea have identified a teenager yet to make his League One debut as a potential future first-choice goalkeeper, according to reports.
The goalkeeping position is simultaneously one that Chelsea do not have to think too much about in the transfer market, and one that they do. They unearthed one of the best goalkeepers in Europe when bringing Edouard Mendy to the Premier League last year.
Mendy has impressed thoroughly since, meaning they won’t be on the lookout for a new number one any time soon. But their plans always have to evolve if they want to make their recent success a long-term thing.
They are dealing with a dilemma in the hierarchy behind Mendy. Kepa Arrizbalaga remains the most expensive goalkeeper in history, but isn’t getting the gametime to reflect that. As such, he looks likely to leave at some point in 2022.
