The Spaniard has lost his place in the Chelsea team and faces an uncertain future (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea are ready to sell Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer and reportedly hope to use the underperforming goalkeeper as bait to land Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak in a player-plus-cash deal.

The Spanish shot-stopper, who is the most expensive goalkeeper ever, has struggled for form this season and was axed by manager Frank Lampard in favour of veteran Willy Caballero.

Lampard has made it very clear that Kepa’s standards have not been good enough for a team chasing a top-four finish, and he already has his eyes on a replacement.

Oblak has won La Liga’s Golden Gloves award four times in his career (Picture: Getty)

According to Spanish television show El Chiringuito de Jugones, Chelsea have made Atletico goalkeeper Oblak their top target.




The Blues have proposed a swap deal that would see Kepa – who used to play in Spain with Athletic – go the other way, in addition to a €30million (£25m) transfer fee.

Chelsea’s board were believed to be concerned that Lampard’s ruthless approach could damage Kepa’s value on the transfer market, but a player swap would alleviate that issue.

However, Atletico have no desire to lose Oblak, who has been outstanding for the club, and would likely demand a far bigger cash sum before begrudgingly agreeing to let him leave.

Asked if he was on a collision course with Chelsea’s board over Kepa, Lampard said last week: ‘Certainly not. That fills a lot of headlines for people.

‘I’m absolutely together with all the club and the board, because we all want the best. And I’m paid to make decisions.

‘So with form I have to consider the goalkeeper position. Recently it’s just changed, but that’s nothing final. All Kepa needs to do is train and show a great attitude, as I demand from all the players. And things can obviously change. But all I want is the best for the team.’

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