​ Karl Darlow is the latest goalie to be linked as the Chelsea number two, following Asmir Begovic’s imminent departure for first team football.





Earlier in the week, the Blues were reported to have considered a move for Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon, but now turn their attentions to Rafa Benitez’s shot-stopper in the Championship.





Darlow, who has made 14 clean sheets out of 18 league games, would cost Chelsea around £8m but the 26-year-old is contracted with Newcastle until 2020.

Chelsea are expected to make an £8m bid for Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow. #nufc pic.twitter.com/xozzMGOXcG — Football League Zone (@TheFLZone) January 27, 2017

As the goalie-merry-go-round continues, it has been widely reported that Bournemouth want Asmir Begovic behind the sticks and with Chelsea Boss Antonio Conte establishing a core group of players, some big names will be shown the door in this January transfer window.





However, Chelsea will not sanction his exit unless a suitable replacement such as Karl Darlow is secured.





According to ​101GreatGoals, the Cherries are reportedly ready to pay the London club £10m for the Begovic which would make enough cash for Chelsea to capture an alternative option.

Karl Darlow: Ordinary to extraordinary in a matter of seconds for @NUFC.  pic.twitter.com/nidPB9S1Sw — EFL (@EFL) January 23, 2017

Bournemouth have leaked a number of goals in the Premier League and would welcome the former Stoke keeper as a key signing before the window shuts.





Asmir Begovic, 29, is due to start in Chelsea’s FA Cup tie against Brentford if no deal is agreed upon his departure before Saturday’s match at Stamford Bridge.







