Thibaut Courtois is set to be told by Chelsea they will not allow him to join Real Madrid this summer, according to reports.
The Belgian has his heart set on a transfer switch to Real and asked Chelsea after the World Cup to sanction the sale.
Courtois wants to return to Madrid to be closer to his family and experience a new challenge after four years as Chelseas No.1.
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The Daily Express claim Chelsea have now weighed up their options, and although the club were once open to the sale, Courtois will not be departing this summer.
Chelsea are not happy with Reals offer, thought to be around £31million, considering Liverpool forked out £67m on Roma goalkeeper Alisson last month.
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The Blues were also unable to secure a top class replacement for Courtois, having failed in an attempt to sign Alisson ahead of Liverpool.
Approaches for stoppers Kevin Trapp and Jan Oblak were turned down by their respective clubs, but the latest set-back was Evertons refusal to consider an offer for Jordan Pickford.
The failed Pickford move means Chelsea believe they have exhausted their options in terms of a replacement for Courtois.
The club will inform Courtois of their decision and the 26-year-old is now set to see out the final year of his contract.
Courtois is yet to link up with Chelsea for pre-season after being given extra time off for his World Cup exploits.
Chelsea kick off their Premier League season against Huddersfield, but will take on Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
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Thibaut Courtois is set to be told by Chelsea they will not allow him to join Real Madrid this summer, according to reports.
The Belgian has his heart set on a transfer switch to Real and asked Chelsea after the World Cup to sanction the sale.
Courtois wants to return to Madrid to be closer to his family and experience a new challenge after four years as Chelseas No.1.
More: Football
The Daily Express claim Chelsea have now weighed up their options, and although the club were once open to the sale, Courtois will not be departing this summer.
Chelsea are not happy with Reals offer, thought to be around £31million, considering Liverpool forked out £67m on Roma goalkeeper Alisson last month.
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The Blues were also unable to secure a top class replacement for Courtois, having failed in an attempt to sign Alisson ahead of Liverpool.
Approaches for stoppers Kevin Trapp and Jan Oblak were turned down by their respective clubs, but the latest set-back was Evertons refusal to consider an offer for Jordan Pickford.
The failed Pickford move means Chelsea believe they have exhausted their options in terms of a replacement for Courtois.
The club will inform Courtois of their decision and the 26-year-old is now set to see out the final year of his contract.
Courtois is yet to link up with Chelsea for pre-season after being given extra time off for his World Cup exploits.
Chelsea kick off their Premier League season against Huddersfield, but will take on Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
MORE: Wilfried Zaha determined to push through Chelsea transfer
More: Football
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