Chelsea reportedly have a clear opportunity to sign Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar this summer for £43 million. The Blues have been looking for a long-term replacement for Robert Sanchez, whose inconsistent performances have continued to frustrate Liam Rosenior’s team this season.
In Rosenior’s 20 games in charge, Chelsea have only kept four clean sheets, with only three coming from the number one. Sanchez has made a lot of big mistakes this season, which have left the Stamford Bridge management desperate for a dependable, experienced number one to restore faith in the goal.
Svilar, on the other hand, has been one of the few bright spots in Roma’s otherwise frustrating season. The 26-year-old Serbian player has played for the Giallorossi more than 100 times and has kept 46 clean sheets since joining from Benfica in July 2022. He also had the best save percentage in Serie A during the 2024–25 season, which added to his growing reputation as one of Europe’s most reliable shot-stoppers.
The Italian report says that if Roma don’t make it into the Champions League by finishing in the top four, they will have to sell some important players. Svilar, for example, will be available for about £43 million. That possible sale gives Chelsea a real way to pay for the deal, even though they won’t be able to play in the Champions League next season.
Chelsea Face Stiff Competition From Newcastle United for Svilar Signature
The financial green light is good news for the Blues, but Chelsea may not be able to get the Belgian-born shot-stopper this summer. Reports have claimed that Newcastle United are also thinking about making a move for Svilar. The Magpies are also in need of a long-term replacement for Nick Pope.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be interested in the 26-year-old, which means Chelsea may need to move quickly when the transfer window opens. Roma’s shaky finances, which are tied to UEFA’s settlement agreement, may force them to make a choice to sell.
For the Blues, the timing and situation are almost perfect for their urgent goalkeeping problem. Sanchez’s inconsistent play and Jorgensen’s unimpressive cameos have made the position a real priority going into the summer window.