Publication names the three goalkeepers Chelsea should be looking at to sign

Chelsea’s goalkeeping conundrum has moved to the top of the agenda after another damaging afternoon between the posts, prompting The Chelsea Chronicle to draw up a three-man shortlist of potential reinforcements. The fan outlet’s recommendations arrive in the wake of Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Everton, a match in which Robert Sanchez reprised the erratic form that has dogged his recent outings. With summer signing Filip Jorgensen faring little better—his own rash moments were highlighted during the Champions League first-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain—pressure is mounting on the club to explore fresh options ahead of the next transfer window.

Topping The Chronicle’s list is Liverpool’s Giorgi Mamardashvili. The 23-year-old Georgian international is currently second in the Anfield pecking order and has been floated in media reports as a viable target for Chelsea before. His availability as a backup at Anfield is viewed as an opportunity for Stamford Bridge chiefs to test the Merseyside club’s resolve.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Bart Verbruggen is the second name put forward. The Dutch keeper, who has impressed during his first Premier League campaign, has already been the subject of speculative links to Chelsea, and The Chronicle believes his comfort in a possession-based system makes him an attractive proposition.

Completing the trio is Sunderland’s Robin Roefs. The Black Cats’ No. 1 has reportedly appeared on Chelsea’s scouting radar in recent weeks, with his performances in the Championship catching the eye of recruitment staff looking for a longer-term solution.

Speaking after the Everton loss, Liam Rosenior stopped short of singling out individuals but conceded that “mistakes” were central to the goals his side conceded—an assessment that underlines why a new shot-stopper has become a priority.

Chelsea supporters will now watch closely to see whether the club heeds The Chronicle’s advice and accelerates negotiations for any of the three candidates before rival clubs enter the fray.