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Real Madrid’s goalkeeper situation is set to be a major talking point in the lead up to next summer’s transfer window.
Madrid are reportedly looking to make Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move a permanent deal that would see Chelsea make a substantial loss on the goalkeeper.
Arrizabalaga joined Madrid in the summer on a season-long loan after regular Los Blancos shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois ruptured his ACL, ruling him out for the majority of the season.
He has been Carlo Ancelotti‘s No 1 goalkeeper ever since, helping his new side to top spot in La Liga and a positive start in their Champions League campaign as they look to regain the trophy.
Third choice keeper Andriy Lunin has also impressed whenever he has been called upon over the course of the campaign so far.
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to make Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move a permanent deal
Arrizabalaga joined Madrid in the summer on a season-long loan after Thibaut Courtois’ injury
However, Relevo claim Madrid are prepared to let Lunin go and have accepted that there is a chance they will fail to find an agreement with Chelsea for Kepa.
And Los Blancos have drawn up a three-man shortlist to prepare for that possibility.
Braga’s Matheus and Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili are the primary targets while Uruguay U20 star Randall Rodriguez represents a more long term option.
If Arrizabalaga was to move to Madrid on a permanent basis, it is reported by The Sun that the club wouldn’t be willing to pay more than £17.5million, meaning Chelsea would make more than a £50million loss after paying £71.6million for his services five years ago.
Mail Sport reported that the player has made it clear he was keen to stay at Madrid for longer than this season after a positive start to life in the Spanish capital.
Braga’s Matheus is reportedly one of three goalkeeper’s that Madrid are considering
He has played every league game for the club, and spoke earlier this season about his enjoyment at playing back in his home country.
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