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Chelsea are set to sell Thibaut Courtois and have already lined up their replacement

Claims in Italy state that Blues officials have already made contact with the Brazilian after resigning themselves to losing the Belgian

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By Gary Stonehouse
31st May 2018, 11:13 am
Updated: 31st May 2018, 3:08 pm

CHELSEA have reportedly made contact with Roma goalkeeper Alisson after agreeing to sell Thibaut Courtois this summer.

The Blues’ Belgian stopper has been stalling on signing an extension at Stamford Bridge and could leave for nothing next year when his contract expires.

Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Roma goalkeeper Alisson
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Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Roma goalkeeper Alisson

Now respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims the FA Cup winners are ready to cash in on the stopper.

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And they have made Liverpool target Alisson their No 1 target to replace him.

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Chelsea know that they can still command a hefty fee for Courtois, whose partner and kids still live in Madrid, with Real the star’s preferred destination.

And the report states they are willing to reinvest that sum into landing the £70million-rated Brazilian ‘keeper Alisson.

The Blues are believed to be ready to cash-in on Thibaut Courtois this summer
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The Blues are believed to be ready to cash-in on Thibaut Courtois this summer

Liverpool are also keen on Brazilian stopper Alisson along with Real Madrid
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Liverpool are also keen on Brazilian stopper Alisson along with Real Madrid

But they will face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool.

The Reds are desperate for a new stopper after Loris Karius’ nightmare in the Champions League final.

However, both clubs could suffer disappointment in their pursuit of the South American according to Brazil legend Cafu.

In a video leaked online he said: “Yes, for me yes, definitely, Alisson will go from Roma to Real Madrid.”

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