Chelsea in talks with Brighton for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Brighton & Hove Albion's Robert Sanchez looks on during The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on April 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Chelsea are in talks with Brighton over a summer deal for Robert Sanchez, according to reports.

Mauricio Pochettino is looking to strengthen his squad with a new goalkeeper this summer, while Chelsea are open to offloading Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea have already discussed a possible deal with Inter for Andre Onana but the Serie A club want at least €40 million (£34m) for the 27-year-old, who joined on a free transfer from Ajax last July.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea are also targeting Sanchez and are currently in talks with Brighton.

The report also claims that Inter are interested in signing Romelu Lukaku, Kalidou Koulibaly, Trevoh Chalobah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who is already in advanced negotiations with AC Milan.

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 16: Andre Onana of FC Internazionale celebrates after Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale (not pictured) scores the team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 16, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Sanchez's future at Brighton remains uncertain after he was left out of Roberto De Zerbi's side towards the end of the season.

'He decided everything. Robert decided everything at the moment. He wanted it this way [not to be in the squad]. Not me, not the club. We spoke before the Arsenal game and we decided together the best solution was to stay home,' said De Zerbi.

'Yes, yes, but with Robert I have no problem. I decided to play with Jason [Steele], not because I don't like Robert, because Robert is a top keeper, but I'm a coach, I have to decide and I have to decide before the game.

'You can speak after the game, it's easier for you, but I am the coach, I have to take the decision before the game. I took the decision to continue with Jason, only this. That is my right.'

Sanchez still has two years remaining on his current deal with Brighton.

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