Chelsea to sign former AC Milan stopper Marco Amelia (Video)

According to widespread reports on Tuesday, Chelsea are set to make a move in the transfer market sign former AC Milan keeper Marco Amelia on a short term deal.

Chelsea have lost starting keeper Thibaut Courtois to injury, and despite bringing Asmir Begovic to Stamford Bridge in the summer from Stoke, Jose Mourinho is thought to be chasing further goalkeeping back-up.

Now 33-years-old, Marco Amelia is a free agent having left AC Milan last year. He previously was part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup winning squad.

According to the Mirror, Chelsea are giving Amelia a trial at Cobham.

Chelsea are in action on Tuesday night in the Champions League, when Jose Mourinho returns to FC Porto. The Blues started their campaign with a 4-0 victory over Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Domestically Chelsea are having a tougher time of things, as the reigning champs sit in 14th place in the Premier League.

Watch old footage of Marco Amelia in action for AC Milan below.