Craig Gordon is the surprise name on a three-man shortlist drawn up by Chelsea as they consider whether or not to allow Asmir Begovic to join Bournemouth this month.

The other two goalkeepers Chelsea are looking at are Diego López, as previously reported by Telegraph Sport, and Galatasaray’s Uruguay international Fernando Muslera.

Chelsea have already rejected one bid in the region of £10 million for Begovic from Bournemouth, but are considering their options because they are aware the Bosnia international would like to make the move and play regular first-team football.

Begovic will only be sold this month if an attractive replacement who Chelsea can sign is identified and former first-team goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon has been involved in highlighting potential targets.

Lollichon has recommended Gordon to Chelsea before and the 34-year-old has plenty of Premier League experience from his five-year spell at Sunderland.