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Chelsea join transfer race to sign Croatia goalie; Spurs block defender departure

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Kevin Wimmer

According to Calcio Mercato, Chelsea are targeting Hajduk Split goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic; whilst The Daily Mail report that Tottenham Hotspur will reject any approach from Stuttgart for defender Kevin Wimmer. 

25-year-old Kalinic is rated as one of the more exciting talents outside of Europe’s leading top flights and Lazio reportedly intend to make him their No.1 ahead of next season – replacing 32-year-old Federico Marchetti.

But Calcio Mercato report that the Serie A outfit could soon find their interest eclipsed by a number of continental rivals, including Premier League champions Chelsea.

The Blues were forced to sign veteran goalkeeper Marko Amelia earlier this season following a long-term injury to Thibaut Courtois, so they could be targeting the Croatian international as a future third-choice.

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Meanwhile, The Daily Mail report that Tottenham Hotspur will not sanction a loan move for summer signing Kevin Wimmer.

The Austrian international has made just three appearances for the Lilywhites across all competitions since his £4.3million arrival from FC Koln and Stuttgart are keen on a loan deal until the end of the season.

But Mauricio Pochettino is reluctant to further hamper his defensive depth, with £8million flop Federico Fazio widely expected to leave White Hart Lane this month – most likely for former club Sevilla.

Resultantly, Spurs will block any approach from the Bundesliga outfit.

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