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title: "Chelsea to halt Courtois’ Real Madrid talks until successor in place"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Chelsea Features & Analysis"
published: "2018-07-30T09:59:22Z"
modified: "2018-07-30T09:59:53Z"
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# Chelsea to halt Courtois’ Real Madrid talks until successor in place

Chelsea are reportedly halting talks with Real Madrid over Thibaut Courtois until they can seal a replacement for the Belgian, according to Sky Sports.

The Belgian international and World Cup golden glove winner is looking to seal a move away from Stamford Bridge to join the Spanish giants.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/930122994.jpg)

However, Chelsea want to secure a move for Courtois’ replacement before they’ll let him leave, meaning that the Belgian could start the new season in goal for the Blues.

> Twitter: Told #cfc will not resume Courtois talks with Madrid until successor in place. TC likely to cost min £32m (low as 1… https://t.co/xZvas6yb9J (@skysportspaulg)

Chelsea will have to be careful, however, as Courtois can leave the Blues on a free transfer next Summer on the expiry of his contract, meaning Chelsea would be wise to cash in on the goalkeeper.

Courtois is likely to cost Real Madrid a minimum of £32 million, mainly down to the fact the Belgian’s contract only runs for one more year.

Chelsea are looking at a replacement for Courtois, with Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland both being targets. Kasper Schmeichel has also been mentioned as a potential target for Maurizio Sarri.