News Focus
- Twenty-year-old Stade de Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen is attracting interest from top English clubs
- The French youth international has visited Chelsea’s training facilities amid transfer talks
- Newcastle United previously looked close to securing his signature with advanced negotiations
- Real Madrid are also monitoring the player as they search for Thibaut Courtois’ replacement
- Reims have set an asking price of €25 million for the promising shot-stopper
Young French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen is getting attention from big European clubs. He has never played in a top league. The 20-year-old now plays for Stade de Reims in France’s second division.
Jaouen spent last season on loan at USL Dunkerque. He played very well in Ligue 2. He almost helped the northern club win promotion. He also took them to the semi-finals of the Coupe de France. He went back to his parent club last summer. This happened after Reims were relegated from Ligue 1.
This season, he has been the first-choice keeper for Reims. However, the team has failed to return to the top division straight away.
Last month, news reports said Jaouen had agreed to join Newcastle United. The clubs were still talking about the transfer. But now Chelsea have joined the race. The player has visited the London club’s training ground, according to Canal Plus.
Real Madrid are also watching the young keeper closely. They want to find a replacement for Thibaut Courtois in the future. Reims want €25 million to sell their talented goalkeeper.