The Blues are reportedly set to break the transfer record again as they edge closer to complete the signing Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid.
However, 27-year old Jan Oblak is considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in Europe and Frank Lampard has identified the goalie as the man to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga at Chelsea. Kepa Arrizabalaga has failed to impress Frank Lampard this season and the Blues boss is looking to offload the Spaniard.
According to reports, Chelsea have held initial talks with Atletico Madrid over the transfer for Jan Oblak and it seems like both clubs could be coming to deal in the coming weeks. However, Chelsea will likely have to tigger the release clause of Jan Oblak before they can complete the transfer.
Chelsea already hold the record for the highest transfer for a goalkeeper when they signed Kepa for £73million in the summer of 2018. Chelsea will now have to break the record as they are prepared to pay a fee of £108million which will trigger the release clause for Jan Oblak.
Jan Oblak is a massive upgrade on Kepa Arrizabalaga and this is why Frank Lampard is keen to bring the Slovenian to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are looking to assemble a squad capable of competing for trophies and Oblak seems to bring the right man for the Blues as Kepa hasn’t shown his quality since arriving.
The arrival of Jan Oblak will bring in huge quality to Chelsea’s team, more stability at the back. Also, Oblak will ensure Chelsea are able to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City as the Blues need a world-class goalkeeper to compete with other top European clubs.
The £108million signing of Jan Oblak will bring in huge excitement to the club and the Fanbase as Chelsea will be landing a shot-stopper capable of leading the London giants to glory.