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Chelsea ‘want to replace Thibaut Courtois with AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma if Belgian leaves’

Reports suggest the Italian is being lined up by the Blues as they could cash in on Courtois who is stalling on a new deal

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CHELSEA are reportedly keeping an eye on AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in case Thibaut Courtois leaves.

Courtois, 25, has been linked with a switch to Real Madrid with the Belgian stalling on a new contract at Stamford Bridge.

 Gianluigi Donnarumma is being lined up as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois
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Gianluigi Donnarumma is being lined up as a replacement for Thibaut CourtoisCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Now Italian publication , Donnarumma is seen as a decent replacement if Courtois jumps ship.

The report continues that the 19-yearold's agent Mino Raiola has fallen out with the Milan hierarchy.

PSG are also linked with Donnarumma, who has been the Italian side's No1 since the age of 16.

Courtois's current Chelsea contract runs out in 2019 and the Blues could cash in during the summer when he will have just 12 months left.

 Thibaut Courtois has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and PSG
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Thibaut Courtois has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and PSGCredit: PA:Empics Sport

There were reports the former Atletico Madrid star's camp had met with PSG bosses despite interest from Real but were denied by Courtois' agent.

Christophe Henrotay said: "I have never heard of that meeting.


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