Reinis Reinholds will be keen to move to Chelsea claims his agent

As Chelsea continue search for a new backup goalkeeper as Asmir Begovic's future remains a major doubt. The Bosnian goalkeeper is likely to move to another club in summer most likely to Bournemouth, who made a bid for him in January.

A new name which has been thrown into the ring as one of names likely to replace Begovic is Young Latvian goalkeeper Reinis Reinholds who plays for Racing Club Roma.


The Blues were rumoured to have sent scouts to the 19-year-old's Racing Club Roma's 2-1 win over Robur Siena at the weekend in Lega Pro, the third tier of Italian football.

His agent, Camillo Autieri, confirms that the young goalkeeper will welcome the idea of moving to Chelsea in the summer but maintained that he has not been officially contacted by Chelsea.

Speaking to football.london, Autieri said: “For sure Chelsea's rumours sounds good for us. Chelsea is great club and English football is wonderful.

“I know the goalkeeper trainer in Chelsea, Gianluca Spinelli, and he is a big professional.

“Gianluca knows Reinis and for sure he could give a positive impression about him. But I haven't had contact with Chelsea for now.

“If rumours will become a serious interest from the Blues, me, Reinholds and Racing Club will be happy to close the deal.

“In my opinion, Reinis, now or in the future, will play in the Premier League.”