Published 19:12 IST, July 30th 2020

Football transfer news: Jan Oblak to Chelsea hits roadblock over keeper's £110m value

Football transfer news: Chelsea have reportedly hit a stumbling block in trying to sign Atleti goalkeeper Jan Oblak as the Slovenian is valued at £110m.

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Having secured Champions League football for next season, Chelsea are er to land a new goalkeeper at west London club in order to replace inconsistent Kepa Arrizabalaga. Blues have been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid shot-stopper Jan Oblak but it seems that Chelsea will soon end ir pursuit of  Slovenian due to his heft price tag. Due to clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid, Oblak's value is a reported £110million.

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Football transfer news: Chelsea end pursuit over Jan Oblak transfer

Jan Oblak signed a new deal at Wanda Metropolita last year and Atleti inserted a £120million buy-out clause for ir star goalkeeper. Reports from Mirror claimed that Chelsea had identified a Jan Oblak transfer to Stamford Bridge in summer but have w been put off by his value. Chelsea were set to offer cash as well as Kepa Arrizabalaga to sweeten deal but Atletico Madrid are reportedly unwilling to part ways with Oblak for anything under £110million. 27-year-old has garnered a reputation as one of Europe’s finest goalkeepers over past few years with Man United also monitoring  Jan Oblak transfer stance.

Chelsea made Kepa world's most expensive goalkeeper when y splashed out a reported £71m for his services in 2018. However, 25-year-old has left a number of Chelsea supporters unimpressed with his poor displays between sticks. Amid bringing in a new goalkeeper, Chelsea are still looking to add furr quality to ir attacking ranks with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech having already joined  club. 

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19:12 IST, July 30th 2020