Not Better Than Kepa,”: Chelsea Fans Reject Club's Interest in Brighton’s Robert Sanchez

• Chelsea's interest has emerged in Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez
• The Spaniard is seen as a competition to first-choice Kepa Arrizabalaga
• Blues faithful have met the interest with fierce rejection for two reasons

Chelsea would have to think twice before sanctioning a move for Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who is expected to provide competition for first-choice Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Mauricio Pochettino has continually backed the £71m goalkeeper, but the departure of Édouard Mendy to Saudi Arabia provides no competition, with Marcus Betinelli and youngster Gaga Slonina the two backups.

Despite the manager's words, the Blues are determined to add worthy competition for the world's most expensive goalkeeper, signed for £71m in 2018.

Chelsea fans reject Robert Sanchez

Kepa's second season at Chelsea, under Frank Lampard, tainted him at the club after he was statistically named the worst goalie in Europe's top five leagues, but has improved over the years, particularly putting up an impressive performance in the club's worst Premier League season last year.

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@HeshComps wrote:

''He stinks but would be a decent backup''

@TomLevins1 tweeted:

''Not even an improvement on Kepa + we know Brighton will demand a crapload of money, the blood of Christ + Levi Colwill's firstborn.''

@yomi_mabayoje replied:

I honestly don’t care, I just don’t want to deal with Brighton anymore

@Charbot41 tweeted:

''He’s not good enough to start for Brighton. No''

@Raph93_official tweeted:

''1. Don’t deal with Brighton for the considerable future. 2. We can do better than a Brighton reject.''

The fans' concerns have come across as genuine. According to Squawka, Kepa posted better stats per 90 last season and lost his place to 32-year-old Jason Steele last season under Roberto De Zerbi.

The relationship between Brighton and Chelsea is at an all-time low after the Seagulls rejected their fourth bid of £80m for Moises Caicedo, as reported by The Athletic. At the same time, the Blues also rejected £40m for Levi Colwill, who spent last season on loan at the Amex Stadium.

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Kepa to remain number 1

Sports Brief reported that new head coach Mauricio Pochettino has decided that Kepa will remain the team’s number 1 next season after turning his Stamford Bridge career around.

The Blues have unsuccessfully attempted to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana and have an eye on AC Milan shot-stopper Mike Maignan, but regardless the £71m man will retain his spot.