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Chelsea could make a move for West Ham United’s Alphonse Areola

As the January transfer window approaches, Chelsea could consider a move for West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Despite the summer signing of Robert Sanchez, the Blues are exploring options to strengthen their goalkeeping department.

Sanchez, acquired for £25m from Brighton, has faced challenges, conceding 26 goals in 16 Premier League matches. His recent absence, including missing the 2-0 victory over Sheffield United and the 2-1 loss to Wolves raises concerns about the duration of his recovery.

Amid speculation linking Chelsea to Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale, Dean Jones suggests that West Ham’s Alphonse Areola could be a more plausible target for the club given Ramsdale might not come at an easy price for the Blues.

Here is what Jones told GiveMeSport about the possibility of Areola moving to Chelsea:

“The signs that I’ve had are that Arsenal would not loan Ramsdale to a rival, particularly someone like Chelsea and could Chelsea go and buy Aaron Ramsdale? I’m not so sure?”

“There are a few other goalkeeper situations opening up around the Premier League that might become tempting. You look at Areola for example,”

As the transfer window approaches, Chelsea’s potential pursuit of Areola indicates their proactive approach to addressing key areas of concern. The club’s ambition to strengthen the squad mid-season underscores the competitive nature of the Premier League and the need for top clubs to continually assess and enhance their roster to remain at the forefront of the competition.

Who knows, maybe changing our goalie can change our fortunes heading into 2024. The goalkeeping situations unfolding across the Premier League have become enticing, with Areola emerging as a potential solution for Chelsea.

Also keep in mind Kepa is on loan at Real Madrid, and Chelsea might want to bring him back as well. Whether or not the player would wish to return to London from Madrid is a question only time will answer.

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Hence, the prospect of Alphonse Areola at Cobham is surely not a bad shout. The evolving dynamics of the transfer market, combined with the intricate negotiations involved, make Areola an enticing option for Chelsea as they seek to fortify their squad for the challenges ahead in the Premier League.