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Rob Green to have Chelsea medical ahead of permanent move

Rob Green during a warm-up with Huddersfield
Image: Rob Green was released by Huddersfield at the end of last season

Former England No 1 Rob Green is due to have a medical at Chelsea on Wednesday ahead of signing a year-long deal, SSN understands.

The 38-year-old, who was released by Huddersfield at the end of last season, will be a back-up to first-choice keeper Thibaut Courtois and reserve Willy Caballero.

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Chelsea goalkeepers Eduardo and Jamal Blackman have already been sent out on loan leaving the way open for the former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers stopper to make a shock return to the top flight.

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Courtois has been repeatedly linked with a move to Real Madrid during the summer, and Chelsea have been rumoured to be chasing a replacement for the Belgian keeper.

Stoke's Jack Butland, who is valued at around £30m, is among a list of potential targets for Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri along with Leicester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel.

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