Latest developments
- Chelsea join Vanja Milinkovic-Savic race.
- Manchester City are also among his potential suitors.
- Milinkovic-Savic has a release clause in his Torino contract.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): Chelsea to rival Man City for Milinkovic-Savic
Man City have already been linked with a potential move to sign Milinkovic-Savic in the summer transfer window.
According to Italian outlet TuttoSport, Chelsea are set to rival Man City in the race to sign the Torino shot-stopper ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Value (3.5/5): Milinkovic-Savic has Torino release clause
The same report claims that Milinkovic-Savic has a €20m (£17m) release clause in his Torino deal, which will be valid until the end of July. Chelsea will have no issue in paying the amount to get the goalkeeper out of his current contract.
Suitability (4/5): Outstanding season
Milinkovic-Savic has saved more goals than any other goalkeeper in Serie A this season, according to FBref. The Torino shot-stopper tops the PSxG-GA metric with +5.5. The metric measures how many additional or fewer goals a goalkeeper is conceding compared to the number they are expected to concede, taking into account the quality of chances.
Upgrade? (4/5): Sanchez, Jorgensen uncertainty
Chelsea's goalkeeper department has proven to be a problem area this season, with Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen both struggling to demonstrate why they should be Chelsea's number one for the long term.
Mike Penders will join the club in the summer, while Djordje Petrovic is set to return to Stamford Bridge following his loan spell with Strasbourg. However, the Blues could still be tempted to recruit a goalkeeper to become their new number one.
Logic (3.5/5): Premier League challenge
Having proven himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A, Milinkovic-Savic may feel it is time to try a new challenge in the Premier League. With that said, he does not necessarily have to move to Stamford Bridge, with Man City in the race to secure his signature.
Whisper+ verdict: 18/25
Milinkovic-Savic seems like a viable target if Chelsea opt to sign a new goalkeeper this summer. However, they may have to fend off rival interest from Man City if they are to land the Serbia international.
