Newcastle include Kepa in list of summer goalkeeper targets (reliability: 4 stars)

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 are seriously considering for the next season, the Daily Mail claims.

Of course, the Saudi-backed project has plenty of money, but they don't want to overspend. That's why they're more likely to offer a loan deal for Kepa whose contract with Chelsea expires in 2025.

It's not guaranteed that the Spaniard will be the player Newcastle will go for: their shortlist also includes the likes of 

 are willing to consider moving Kepa on, as his £145,000-per-week salary is a bit too much for a second-choice keeper.

At the same time, they must understand that it would be impossible for them to recoup the £72 million transfer fee they paid to Athletic Bilbao in 2018, and it might be their time to merely cut their losses. It's not clear how a loan to Newcastle would help them.

As for Kepa himself, he'd reportedly be prepared top move on if he was going to become a starter elsewhere.

'This was long-term plan', 'chance to make money back': fans react to rumours about Kepa summer move

According to multiple top sources, including Matt Law, Nizaar Kinsella and others, 

Even the fact that all these outlets published these very similar reports means that the club is making the second-choice keeper available.

Kepa has been excellent for the Blues this season, finally showing why Chelsea wanted to buy him in 2018 in the first place.

However, as many Chelsea fans point out, there's solid logic behind trying to move the Spaniard on now - and he might welcome such a move too.

: "As much as I’m loving his redemption arc, a second choice keeper on 150k a week isn’t sustainable. Get a decent fee for him and get a suitable #2"

: "Kepa will definitely receive offers in the summer but the main problem is Kepa himself, what he wants to do. I doubt any team will pay him the same wages he's getting at Chelsea, and he may not want to take a pay-cut. That means it's possible he will remain at Chelsea."

: "Fair play to him. Had lots of rough patches throughout the years. Ever since 

 came, he kept his head down and worked hard. I hope he can go to a team where he is the #1 choice. Wishing him the best"

: "It makes sense. He's good enough to be the first choice, and too expensive to stay on the bench. Would be a good way to help fund some much-needed signings and cut the wage bill."

: "Makes sense. His wages are quite high and he deserves a chance to go be Number 1 somewhere again. If this good display continues we should be able to get 20-25 million for him if not more."

: "In this form, he’d be a starter elsewhere, good chance to make money back too"

: "This was the long term plan since Mendy came in - work with Kepa, support him and build him up again mentally with a view of rebuilding his reputation and value. 2 years ago we would have a hard time shifting him out on a free and now he has actual value"

Chelsea prepared to listen to offers for Kepa, open to summer exit (reliability: 5 stars)

According to several minor news outlets, including The Guardian and ESPN, Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for 

The Spanish keeper has had quite a resurgence at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel, emerging as a credible second-choice option.

 remains the Blues' long-term No.1, they won't be standing in Kepa's way if a suitable offer arrives.

So far, Chelsea have not received any bids for the 27-year-old who joined the club in 2018 for a then-record £71.6m fee. Still, the club believes that he can be a summer target for one of the bog Spanish clubs in the summer.

There's no clarity over Kepa's desire to leave Chelsea. The Guardian reports, however, that he might be willing to move if he has a chance to become a first-choice keeper elsewhere.

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You can have him for 80 million pounds upfront. Does he wants to go there? That’s a question only he can answer

I.k I

No no no no no why would we sell to Newcastle and make them stronger

Bluesareus 

Desmond Randy

Why not sell to the highest bidder regardless of the league. 

Are you really that concerned that Kepa is good enough to deny Chelsea of any of its objectives?

MJ Forbes

Kepa is good on one vs one, not long range but we don't shoot from distance so, yes he is good enough to stop our movement in the epl.

sammygwhite

Sell to other leagues not premier please!

please you people should keep calm let us overcome this period

Newcastle include Kepa in list of summer goalkeeper targets (reliability: 4 stars)

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