Chelsea's Kepa replacement? Blues bid £15m for New England Revolution and Serbia star Djordje Petrovic

Chelsea has launched a bid for New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic as a possible replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea looking to replace Kepa
Make bid for Djordje Petrovic
Deal may break MLS goalkeeper record

WHAT HAPPENED? Having sold Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli and sent Kepa to Real Madrid on loan, Chelsea have already signed Robert Sanchez from Brighton and are now looking to bring in a backup keeper. As per Jacob Steinberg, the Blues have already made a £15 million ($19m) bid for the New England Revolution keeper.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Petrovic is regarded as the best goalkeeper in Major League Soccer right now, and he has been linked with a number of European clubs this summer, including Manchester United, who were said to be keen before signing Andre Onana.

AND WHAT'S MORE: As per Tom Bogert of The Athletic, if the move goes through, the deal will be the biggest move from Major League Soccer for a goalkeeper - surpassing Chelsea's previous deal for Gaga Slonina from Chicago Fire.

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WHAT NEXT? Chelsea have already begun their Premier League season with their 1-1 draw against Liverpool at home. As for Petrovic, the Revs will restart their MLS campaign later this weekend, though whether he will feature remains to be seen.

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