Transfer Exclusive: Chelsea Set to Secure Top-Tier Goalkeeping Talent with £14m Deal for Djorde Petrovic
Chelsea set to bolster their squad with the £14m signing of Djorde Petrovic from New England Revolution, bringing their summer spending to a staggering £350m However, negotiations with Fulham for the sale of Callum Hudson-Odoi have hit a stumbling block Stay tuned for all the latest transfer window updates on Sky Sports
Chelsea have agreed a deal with New England Revolution to sign goalkeeper Djorde Petrovic.
The fee is thought to be worth in the region of £14m.
Chelsea is set to pay an initial fee of £12.5m, with an additional £1.5m dependent on performance-related factors. Petrovic, a 23-year-old goalkeeper, seems likely to join Robert Sanchez, another goalkeeper who recently moved from Brighton to Stamford Bridge.
The Serb has been an exceptional player for the New England Revolution, recording seven clean sheets in 22 MLS matches this season.
Chelsea has already made eight signings this summer, spending a considerable amount of £350m.
Fulham talks for Hudson-Odoi falter
Meanwhile, talks between Fulham and Chelsea over the signing of Callum Hudson-Odoi have stalled.The clubs have not been able to come to an agreement over a fee.
Fulham are now expected to turn their attentions to other targets.
Hudson-Odoi into the final year of his contract at Chelsea and not in Mauricio Pochettino's plans.
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