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Arsenal keeper Petr Cech could make emotional return to Chelsea if Real Madrid come in for Thibaut Courtois

Petr Cech lifted 12 trophies at Chelsea including the Champions League in 2012

CHELSEA could go back in for former keeper Petr Cech, if Thibaut Courtois leaves the club for Real Madrid.

According to reports, the West London club face the prospect of having to find a new stopper, but there has been no confirmation Real Madrid have lodged a bid for the Belgium international.

Petr Cech works out during pre-season training with Arsenal
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Petr Cech works out during pre-season training with ArsenalCredit: Getty - Contributor
Cech has been at Arsenal for three seasons since leaving in 2015
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Cech, left, has been at Arsenal for three seasons since leaving Chelsea in 2015Credit: Getty - Contributor

Cech was outstanding between the sticks for the Blues during his 11-year spell at Stamford Bridge that ended under Jose Mourinho in 2015.

He was Chelsea's man between the sticks when they won the Champions League in 2012 and he lifted the Premier League four times.

But the 36-year-old has since struggled at times at Arsenal and according to the , Unai Emery would welcome extra transfer funds if they become available.

Sarri could also go in for Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel and AC Milan youngster Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Goalkeeper Petr Cech reflects on end of Arsene Wenger's tenure at Arsenal
Petr Cech lifted 12 trophies at Chelsea including the Champions League in 2012
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Petr Cech lifted 12 trophies at Chelsea including the Champions League in 2012Credit: AP:Associated Press
Bernd Leno is Arsenal's latest recruit between the sticks and Cech faces competition to keep him out of goal
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Bernd Leno is Arsenal's latest recruit between the sticks and Cech faces competition to keep him out of goalCredit: Getty - Contributor
Thibaut Courtois is understood to have prompted interest from Real Madrid
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Thibaut Courtois is understood to have prompted interest from Real MadridCredit: Getty - Contributor

Arsenal bagged Bernd Leno, 26, from Bayer Leverkusen earlier this window, but Cech is reportedly happy to fight for his place under the new manager.

As SunSport reported, Chelsea are also looking to hijack Liverpool's move for Roma keeper Alisson with a £65million bid.

Marina Granovskaia is refusing to accept defeat over the chase for the stopper and the club are hoping to use Sarri's Italian influences to get the deal over the line.

The indecision over a new goalkeeper could help Emery make up his mind over the future of Colombian stopper David Ospina.

The 29-year-old played in most of Arsenal's Europa League campaign, as they reached the semi-finals before being knocked out by Atletico Madrid.

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson is great on the ball for a goalkeeper - no wonder Chelsea and Liverpool are both interested
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