Chelsea Transfers: 5 Goalkeepers Who Could Replace Thibaut Courtois This Summer

5. Jack Butland (Stoke City)

Without question, Jack Butland is a big fish in a small pond at Stoke City - some might even say that he's a diamond in the rough - but one thing's for sure: he needs to be playing at a much higher level than the EFL Championship.

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Jack Butland struggled with injury last season, but still managed to save Stoke City on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, goalkeepers must rely on their defence to help them keep out goals, but Stoke's defence were simply abysmal last season in the Premier League, which meant that Butland was left a sitting duck.

Despite the fact most fans had tried to pin the blame solely on Butland for the goals they conceded, Gareth Southgate saw through the blatant scapegoating and selected the 25-year-old to head to the World Cup with England in the summer. He was unfortunate not to get any playtime in Russia, mainly due to the superb performances put in by Jordan Pickford, but the fact he was even chosen after an ostensibly poor season just goes to show the ability he truly possesses.

If Chelsea were keen to bring in a player who is both homegrown and experienced in the Premier League, then Jack Butland would be the ideal option. How much Stoke might charge Chelsea for his services is another matter entirely, but with Chelsea being as rich as they are, this would be an easy obstacle to overcome.

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