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Chelsea Transfer News: Pepe Reina Rumoured as Target to Replace Thibaut Courtois

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly leaning towards AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina as an option to replace Thibaut Courtois in the event the Blues No. 1 joins Real Madrid this summer.

Courtois has returned to Stamford Bridge following his exertions at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia) reported Reina is now Sarri's "prime target" in the event the Belgian leaves.

It's mentioned in the report that Courtois' agent has already indicated the stopper would like to join Real, and Sarri is said to be willing to let him leave if he wants the exit, as he only desires players with "high levels of motivation.