Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea have entered discussions over the prospect of signing Denmark U21 goalkeeper, Filip Jorgensen. Jorgensen has played a total of 44 matches for Villarreal’s first team, starting 36 La Liga matches in 2023/24 after being promoted from their youth side a year prior.
Chelsea Make Approach on Upcoming Danish Goalkeeper
Chelsea in Negotiations With Villarreal’s Filip Jorgensen
Chelsea have approached Villarreal over the possible transfer of Jorgensen, who is one of four goalkeepers under consideration, though reportedly the first choice. The 22-year-old Danish international kept six league clean sheets last campaign, helping El Submarino Amarillo to an 8th-place finish.
As of last season, Jorgensen, who chose to represent Denmark over Sweden, made 144 saves in 36 La Liga appearances, earning a save rate of 3.9 saves per match. He recorded zero mistakes that led to goals conceded and made an average of 0.94 high claims per match. However, despite being a reliable shot-stopper, his greatest strength is arguably distribution, which will be crucial to Maresca’s system.
Jorgensen One of Many New Arrivals?
Chelsea are also interested in Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who is a part of the senior Danish national team. Hermansen made 44 saves and 13 clean sheets after being signed by now-Chelsea manager Maresca, helping Leicester clinch the Championship title, earning an instant promotion back to the Premier League. Despite this, the club look to apply all interest in the Villareal “star”
Jorgensen would join new Blues signings such as defender Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United. Wiley, who is 19-years-old, joined the Blues on a six-year deal for around £8.5m. Wiley has made 85 appearances for Atlanta scoring six goals with his last coming in the US Open Cup against Charlotte Independence. Chelsea have also previously been linked to Victor Osimhen, and with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Osimhen’s move to Paris Saint-Germain is “not advancing after recent talk”, it may open the door for the Blues, who had been previously linked to the Napoli striker after they won Serie A two seasons ago, as the Italian side look to buy Romelu Lukaku in return.
