Chelsea have a decision to make regarding Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who is on loan at RC Strasbourg.
According to Kicker, Bayer Leverkusen may submit an official proposal at the end of the season.
Chelsea signed Petrovic in 2023. He arrived with a reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in Major League Soccer, having shone for New England Revolution.
He got plenty of playing time under Mauricio Pochettino last season, featuring 23 times in the Premier League, along with four appearances apiece in the FA Cup and League Cup.
Petrovic showed glimpses of his potential but never truly convinced the top brass that he was the man for the job long term.
He has occasionally passed the eye test, but the numbers were against him.
Petrovic was expected to be handed another crack at nailing down a first-team place this term, but a managerial change scuppered his chances.
Enzo Maresca wanted a goalkeeper who had a decent passing range, but Petrovic didn’t fit that profile.
He reinstated Sanchez as number one, sent Petrovic on loan to Strasbourg, and signed Filip Jorgensen to provide competition.
Petrovic’s loan spell has been good to him. He has developed into arguably the best goalkeeper in Ligue 1, while Chelsea are stuck with the error-prone duo.
Chelsea have previously ruled out signing a new goalkeeper this summer. They want Petrovic to return and fight for his place before deciding which of their goalies to cut loose.
However, there is also a decent chance they could decide to cash in on him while his stock is high.
Maresca appears to be a fan of Sanchez, who wouldn’t be happy playing second fiddle next season. Leverkusen are waiting in the wings if Chelsea deem Petrovic surplus to requirements.
