Chelsea to decide on Thibaut Courtois replacement

Chelsea have reportedly earmarked England goalkeeping duo Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland as probable targets, should Thibaut Courtois part ways with the club.

Courtois has been linked with a potential move to Real Madrid over the past few weeks and reports have suggested that the Blues may sanction his sale with the Belgian reluctant in penning a new contract.

As such, the Blues have already shortlisted a number of possible replacements for the Belgian and according to The Sun, Pickford and Butland are the likelier targets to reinforce the position between the sticks.

Everton's Pickford is said to cost at least £60m after his World Cup exploits for England but Butland could be available for a cheaper sum of just £20m after Stoke City were confined to Premier League relegation last term.

Chelsea have so far made just a single signing during the summer transfer window with midfielder Jorginho arriving from Napoli for a reported fee of around £57m.