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Chelsea suffer January blow: Antonio Conte left frustrated over keeper move
CHELSEA have had a bid for Craig Gordon knocked back by Celtic, according to reports.
Craig Gordon is on Chelsea's radar as Asmir Begovic attracts interest from Bournemouth
Chelsea have identified Gordon as a potential replacement for Asmir Begovic who is wanted by Bournemouth.
Gordon is on Chelsea's shortlist to be second fiddle to Thibaut Courtois as Antonio Conte considers selling Begovic.
Last night Brendan Rodgers insisted his no.1 was going nowhere, despite being out of contract in the summer, and this morning he has rejected Chelsea's formal advances.
Craig Gordon has battled with Doris de Vries to win the No.1 jersey
Antonio Conte is eyeing a move for Craig Gordon this month
The Sun report Chelsea saw their opening offer knocked back.
Gordon, 34, battled with Doris de Vries for the No.1 shirt at the start of the season but has seen off the competition.
He played five times in the Champions League and has made 18 Scottish Premiership appearances.
And Rodgers insists his man is staying put.
“His contract is up at the end of the season but the club have an option. It’s not something we would even consider," Rodgers said.
“Craig has the opportunity to win trophies here, to play in the Champions League. He can stay at home and his kids are settled.
"Craig’s in a good place and we want to keep him.”