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Two Premier League clubs in talks with Chelsea over £25m deal for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic

Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Chelsea for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, talkSPORT understands. Chelsea value Petrovic at £25million and the Serb is keen on joining the Cherries. GettyDjordje Petrovic could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge with Bournemouth and Sunderland both interested[/caption] Newly-promoted Sunderland have also held talks with Chelsea regarding Petrovic. Bournemouth are in desperate need of a new goalkeeper after failing to secure the services of last season’s loan signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who recently completed a switch to Arsenal. With Petrovic likely to leave Chelsea this summer, Bournemouth are ready to win the race for the 25-year-old shot-stopper. Chelsea have made it clear that they will not stand in the way of Petrovic finding a new club as long as potential suitors meet their valuation of the player. Should Bournemouth finalise a deal then Petrovic is expected to be the club’s new number one goalkeeper. The Serbian spent last season on loan at fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg in Ligue 1. He featured in 33 of their 34 league games last term, missing only their opening game of the season as he was not registered in time. Petrovic played a key role for Liam Rosenior’s men as they secured a seventh-place finish and qualification for next season’s UEFA Conference League. Despite his heroics at the Stade de la Meinau, Petrovic has not done enough to convince Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca of his value to the squad at Stamford Bridge. He was left out of the Blues’ Club World Cup squad with Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, and Mike Penders all above him in the pecking order. AFPPetrovic impressed on loan at Strasbourg last season[/caption] Meanwhile, talks are continuing between Chelsea and Arsenal for winger Noni Madueke. The 23-year-old featured as a substitute in the Blues’ 2-0 Club World Cup win over Fluminense on Tuesday night but doubts remain over his future at Stamford Bridge. Madueke has netted 20 times in 92 appearances for Chelsea since his arrival from PSV Eindhoven in 2023. However, the arrivals of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens could see game time significantly reduced next season. Arsenal and Chelsea are still some way apart in the player’s valuation but further discussions are expected this week as the Gunners step up their efforts. Madueke is believed to have already agreed a five-year deal with Arsenal despite him still having five years left to run on his Chelsea contract. Madueke has spent two-and-a-half seasons in west LondonGetty Reacting to the news, talkSPORT’s Jason Cundy admits he would be disappointed to see the England star depart Stamford Bridge this summer. “I’m a fan of Madueke,” Cundy told talkSPORT. “He gets a lot of stick from Chelsea fans. I know a lot of Arsenal fans aren’t particularly impressed with what they are signing. “Here is what I will say. He’s a versatile player, and at the end of last season, Madueke was in Chelsea’s best XI. “What he did was he moved from the right to the left, and he was as effective on the left. “I like Madueke. I’ll be disappointed to see him leave because of his versatility from the right to the left. With Madueke, I’m disappointed to see him go. I know a lot of Chelsea fans won’t agree with me, but I like him.” Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest summer transfer betting odds 18+ gambleaware.org

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Two Premier League clubs in talks with Chelsea over £25m deal for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic

Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Chelsea for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, talkSPORT understands.

Chelsea value Petrovic at £25million and the Serb is keen on joining the Cherries.

Djordje Petrovic could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge with Bournemouth and Sunderland both interested[/caption]

Newly-promoted Sunderland have also held talks with Chelsea regarding Petrovic.

Bournemouth are in desperate need of a new goalkeeper after failing to secure the services of last season’s loan signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who recently completed a switch to Arsenal.

With Petrovic likely to leave Chelsea this summer, Bournemouth are ready to win the race for the 25-year-old shot-stopper.

Chelsea have made it clear that they will not stand in the way of Petrovic finding a new club as long as potential suitors meet their valuation of the player.

Should Bournemouth finalise a deal then Petrovic is expected to be the club’s new number one goalkeeper.

The Serbian spent last season on loan at fellow BlueCo-owned club Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

He featured in 33 of their 34 league games last term, missing only their opening game of the season as he was not registered in time.

Petrovic played a key role for Liam Rosenior’s men as they secured a seventh-place finish and qualification for next season’s UEFA Conference League.

Despite his heroics at the Stade de la Meinau, Petrovic has not done enough to convince Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca of his value to the squad at Stamford Bridge.

He was left out of the Blues’ Club World Cup squad with Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, and Mike Penders all above him in the pecking order.

Petrovic impressed on loan at Strasbourg last season[/caption]

Meanwhile, talks are continuing between Chelsea and Arsenal for winger Noni Madueke.

The 23-year-old featured as a substitute in the Blues’ 2-0 Club World Cup win over Fluminense on Tuesday night but doubts remain over his future at Stamford Bridge.

Madueke has netted 20 times in 92 appearances for Chelsea since his arrival from PSV Eindhoven in 2023.

However, the arrivals of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens could see game time significantly reduced next season.

Arsenal and Chelsea are still some way apart in the player’s valuation but further discussions are expected this week as the Gunners step up their efforts.

Madueke is believed to have already agreed a five-year deal with Arsenal despite him still having five years left to run on his Chelsea contract.

Madueke has spent two-and-a-half seasons in west London

Reacting to the news, talkSPORT’s Jason Cundy admits he would be disappointed to see the England star depart Stamford Bridge this summer.

“I’m a fan of Madueke,” Cundy told talkSPORT. “He gets a lot of stick from Chelsea fans. I know a lot of Arsenal fans aren’t particularly impressed with what they are signing.

“Here is what I will say. He’s a versatile player, and at the end of last season, Madueke was in Chelsea’s best XI.

“What he did was he moved from the right to the left, and he was as effective on the left.

“I like Madueke. I’ll be disappointed to see him leave because of his versatility from the right to the left. With Madueke, I’m disappointed to see him go. I know a lot of Chelsea fans won’t agree with me, but I like him.”

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