Onana is not the only goalkeeper on Chelsea’s radar, they are also looking at Brentford’s Raya and Borussia Dortmund’s Kobel
By Kehinde Okeowo
Premier League club, Chelsea are currently considering swapping one of their goalkeepers, Edouard Mendy for Inter Milan’s shot-stopper, Andre Onana.
The Blues intend to sign a new number one this summer ahead of next season and the Cameroon international is on the radar of the west London club.
Onana has impressed since signing for Serie A side, Inter Milan from Ajax on a free transfer last summer and leads the Champions League for clean sheets this season.
According to Foot Mercato, via the Evening Standard, Chelsea, after signing Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, are now preparing an offer for the Cameroonian.
The report also claimed the goalkeeper’s future will be decided after the Champions League final, with Inter Milan set to face Manchester City on June 10.
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The 27-year-old is not the only goalkeeper being considered by Chelsea, Brentford’s David Raya and Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel are also getting a look.
The Blues are reportedly willing to include Mendy as part of the deal for Onana, who is valued at around €50m at the San Siro.
Mendy made just nine league starts after losing his place in the Chelsea side this season and is keen on an exit in search of regular first-team football.