Djordje Petrovic ready to snub Sunderland for move abroad but Chelsea's €25m demand proves major stumbling block

According to Fanatik, Sunderland and Chelsea have reached an agreement over the transfer of Petrovic, but Galatasaray are also eager to sign the goalkeeper. The Serbian goalkeeper reportedly prefers to move to Turkey rather than England, Chelsea's valuation of €25 million (£21m/$29m) is deemed to be exceptionally high by the Super Lig champions.

Petrovic had an impressive spell on loan at Strasbourg last season and was among the top-performing goalkeepers in Ligue 1. Galatasaray have Petrovic on top of their goalkeeper wish list and have reportedly offered an initial loan move for the Serbian. According to the London club, the current valuation would help them comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Galatasaray have refused to let go of the idea of bringing Petrovic to Rams Park easily. The club had previously offered to cover €5 million in wages with a €15m (£13m/$18m) buy option. After the proposed move was rejected by Chelsea, the Turkish club increased their offer to cover the wages by €7.5m.

Chelsea have bought Ipswich's Liam Delap, Brighton's Joao Pedro, Sporting CP's Dario Essugo and defender Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg this season. Jamie Gittens is also expected to make a big-money switch to Stamford Bridge soon. Meanwhile, some, like Petrovic, will soon be on the way out.