Published Jun 4, 2026, 7:40 AM GMT+1

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talkSPORT's Ben Jacobs has reported that Alonso's side are involved in the race for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, while reliable Stamford Bridge insider Simon Phillips claimed last month that they've held internal talks over Premier League strikers like Brian Brobbey.

Chelsea have also been credited with interest in AIK prospect Zadok Yohanna.

Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reported this week that the Blues have entered the race for the highly-rated winger, although Newcastle United and Brighton are also firmly in the picture.

While much of the focus has been on outfield reinforcements, it appears Chelsea are also assessing their goalkeeping options once again.

The west Londoners were repeatedly linked with a move for AC Milan's Mike Maignan last summer, amid doubts over Robert Sanchez at the time, with reliable media sources claiming the Rossoneri and Chelsea couldn't find an agreement after talks.

Maignan has been tipped as a Chelsea target again this summer as Alonso looks to upgrade his goalkeeping options, but the Frenchman apparently isn't their only ideal option.

Chelsea get Roma reply after making £43m bid for Mile Svilar

According to Italian journalist Claudio Raimondi, the Blues recently made an approach for Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar, only to see their offer rejected by the Serie A club.

AS Roma's Mile Svilar

The report states Chelsea submitted a bid worth €50 million, which equates to roughly £43 million. Roma are said to have turned down the proposal as they look to retain one of their most important players.

That is a significant valuation for a goalkeeper and underlines just how highly Chelsea rate the Serbia international.

Svilar has developed into one of Serie A's standout goalkeepers since establishing himself as Roma's first-choice stopper.

After arriving in Italy from Benfica, he initially had to wait for opportunities, but his performances over the last two seasons have transformed his reputation and attracted attention from several leading European clubs.

Roma's decision to reject the offer is understandable.

The 26-year-old, who Tiago Pinto called a 'very special' player, has become a key figure at the Stadio Olimpico and is widely viewed as one of the foundations of the club's long-term project.

Although Roma have faced well-documented financial pressures in recent transfer windows, selling Svilar has never appeared to be among their preferred options.

Raimondi's report suggests Chelsea's interest remains genuine despite the setback, and new manager Alonso is said to be 'unhappy' with their current squad.

The Blues have several goalkeepers on their books, but there has been ongoing speculation about whether the club could enter the market for another high-level option.

A bid of this size indicates Chelsea are prepared to invest heavily if they identify a player capable of becoming a long-term solution.

The report also notes that Chelsea have considered other elite goalkeepers as they evaluate the market, including Maignan again, highlighting the importance they place on the position heading into the new season.

For Chelsea supporters, the interest in Svilar is another sign of the club's ambition under Alonso.

The Spaniard is expected to play a major role in shaping recruitment decisions, and the pursuit of a goalkeeper who has excelled in one of Europe's top leagues fits the profile of the calibre of player Chelsea are targeting.

Whether the Blues return with an improved offer remains to be seen.

For now, Roma have made their position clear by rejecting a bid worth around £43 million.

However, Chelsea's willingness to put that kind of money on the table suggests their search for a goalkeeper is being taken seriously, and Svilar remains a name worth watching as the summer window progresses.