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title: "Sevilla man Rico features on Chelsea’s goalkeeping shortlist"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-08-06T17:51:47Z"
modified: "2018-08-06T17:51:47Z"
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# Sevilla man Rico features on Chelsea’s goalkeeping shortlist

Chelsea have reportedly identified Sevilla man Sergio Rico as a potential replacement for Thibaut Courtois.

The Blues have been left with a decision to make regarding Courtois’ future at the club, with the Belgian international believed to have gone AWOL after being expected to arrive for pre-season training at Cobham on Monday.

Courtois is understood to be keen to make the switch to Real Madrid this summer, with Los Blancos having expressed a strong interest in recruiting the former Atletico loanee.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/960581866.jpg)

However, Chelsea don’t want to sell Courtois without the knowledge that a replacement has been secured. According to a report from the [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/08/06/exclusive-thibaut-courtois-attempts-force-chelsea-exit-going/), Sevilla goalkeeper Rico features on the club’s shortlist of potential goalkeeping signings before the window slams shut on Thursday evening.

Rico enjoyed a strong season in La Liga with Sevilla and remains a key player for his side. However, Chelsea’s interest could be of interest to the player, who has previously been [linked](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/latest-arsenal-transfer-news-rico-14709892) with a move to the Premier League this summer.

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland also features on Chelsea’s list of possible targets, according to the Telegraph.