Chelsea are preparing an offer for Roma goalkeeper Alisson as they anticipate losing Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid this summer.
Brazil’s first-choice ‘keeper and Roma’s star man last season Alisson has attracted a number of prospective buyers this summer, with Liverpool and Real Madrid the two to most heavily be linked with a move.
Madrid have been linked with a move for Courtois before he was even established as Chelsea’s first-choice between the sticks, and according to MailOnline, they are turning their attention back to the big Belgian.
Courtois has just one year remaining on his current deal with the Stamford Bridge club, and he has made no secret that he would be open to a move back to Spain to be with his young family.
Speaking to Belgian media, Courtois said:
I have a certain preference, I already have ideas in my head, but I have moved everything until after the World Cup.
My children are the most important thing for me: I now have one and a half years less contact with Chelsea, FaceTime is beautiful, but seeing them grow up is something else, so my children will play an important role in my decision.
Chelsea would demand around £50million for Courtois, which would become a British record fee for a goalkeeper.
Chelsea have made enquiries for Stoke’s Jack Butland to replace the Belgian, but now they believe Alisson is a realistic target, they’re stepping up their interest.
