- Chelsea are interested in the signing of Roma goalie Alisson Becker
- The Blues want him as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois who is wanted by Real Madrid
- Manchester United and Liverpool also want the signing of the Brazilian goalie
Premier League champions Chelsea have joined the race in the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker who currently plays for Italian club AS Roma.
According to the report by Mirror, Chelsea will launch a bid to sign the Brazilian if Real Madrid sign Thibaut Courtois this summer.
Thibaut Courtois' contract at Stamford Bridge will expire at the end of next season, and all efforts from Chelsea to make him commit his future to the club were futile.
Chelsea are now eyeing a move for Alisson as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois, but the Blues will face competition from Manchester United and Liverpool for his signature.
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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admitted that his heart is in Madrid therefore adding fuel on fire amid Real Madrid interest in him.
Real Madrid are currently looking for a new No1 to replace Keylor Navas and Belgian Thibaut Courtois is their primary target.
But the former Atletico Madrid goalie explained that Real Madrid have not made any contact with Chelsea over a move to sign him.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng