Chelsea is considering a £20 million move Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, according to reports.
Trafford came over from Vincent Kompany last summer Manchester city in a £19 million deal after impressing for England at the European Under-21 Championship.
Despite being dropped from Burnley's starting line-up towards the end of the season, the 20-year-old was still included in Gareth Southgate's initial 33-man squad for England's Euro 2024 this summer.
And Chelsea are now said to be preparing a £20million bid for the young shot-shopper as they look for a first-choice keeper on a long-term basis, according to The sun.
Robert Sánchez was signed from Brighton last summer but flattered to mislead, with the Spaniard supplanted by Djordje Petrovic in the second half of the season.
Chelsea will also have to deal with the return of Kepa Arrizabalaga, who spent last season on loan at Real Madrid.
The Spanish goalkeeper, who cost £71million from Athletic Bilbao, is expected to leave permanently this summer.
Any plans to sign Trafford may be on hold after the surprise dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentinian enjoyed a resurgent second half of the season, guiding the club to sixth place, but left by mutual consent after a season-ending meeting with co-owner Todd Boehly.
It is now said that Chelsea is The appointment of Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca is getting closer and have approached the newly promoted club to discuss a contract with the 44-year-old.
Maresca has a release clause in his contract, which was increased following the club's promotion to the Premier League and Chelsea will have to pay around £10 million in compensation.
The Italian, who previously worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, guided Leicester to the championship title and an immediate return to the English top flight.
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