Chelsea could wreck Liverpool transfer with Robert Sanchez replacement on Barcelona shortlist
Chelsea may have to deal with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Crystal Palace if they want transfer moves to go their way.
Enzo Maresca was busy streamlining his squad during the January transfer window. The likes of Joao Felix, Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi have all gone out on loan. The only player brought in was 19-year-old Mathis Amougou for £13m.
Just because the window has closed, that doesn't mean the work is over for the Blues as The Sun has reported that they are moving in for a Crystal Palace academy product.
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Seventeen-year-old Jesse Derry, son of former Palace player Shaun Derry, is said to be on Chelsea's radar. Awarded the U-18s player of the season award at the Eagles, Derry is an agile winger who can play both on the left and right.
He has been with the blue-and-red striped London side since he was a child. He has also shone in the U17s England squad where he scored four goals in his first three games.
Derry is out of contract in the summer and the Blues are putting themselves at the front of the queue to sign up the youngster. Chelsea will have to pay training compensation to Palace, but this isn't likely to be a large amount, with The Sun reporting that Maresca's side are 'controversially' eyeing a move.
A transfer move where Chelsea will have to get their elbows out a bit is for goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. The Sun also reports that Liverpool are now interested in the Swiss goalie having already been shortlisted by the Blues, who have seen goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen this season.
This sudden interest from Arne Slot's side seemingly arises from a fear that Alisson Becker will leave the club for a more profitable deal. The Reds already signed Giorgi Mamardashvili, however, they are now looking for further backup.
Kobel is also reportedly on Barcelona's shortlist. The Borussia Dortmund keeper has only managed to keep three clean sheets in the German league this season.
However, it is clear to see that Dortmund are going through a rough patch sitting 11th in the Bundesliga.