Chelsea are interested in Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, but still favour a deal for Jack Butland, who cost £30m compared to £70m for the Spanish goalie, according to Sky Sports.

Thibaut Courtois is closing in on a move to Real Madrid, after informing Chelsea about his desire to return to Madrid.

Chelsea want to sign Kepa and are prepared to pay the 23-year-old’s €80 million buyout clause, according to AS and Marca.

The goalkeeper has made 30 La Liga appearances.