Chelsea are set to cash in on goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, with an unlikely Premier League move in the offing.
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- Petrovic set for shock PL move
- Impressive loan at Strasbourg last year
- Blues cash in on goalkeeper
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Blues stopper is on his way to Sunderland for a deal worth around £21.5 million ($29m), according to journalist , as the Mackems look to boost their squad on their Premier League return.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Petrovic had a fine loan at Strasbourg last season but Chelsea have decided to cash in rather than keep him on their books. The Serb made 31 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, who qualified for the Conference League.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Petrovic's departure would leave Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen as the two leading goalkeepers on Chelsea's books, though there is some suggestion the move is not as advanced as initially reported. The Guardian's claims Petrovic still has interest from elsewhere.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea make a move for a new goalkeeper ahead of the start of next season, having been linked with AC Milan's Mike Maignan. For now, their focus is on Saturday's Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras.
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