Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly demanding a new contract with wages of £200,000 per week – the same as Blues team-mate Eden Hazard and as Manchester United ‘keeper David de Gea.
The Belgium international has established himself as one of Europe’s top shot-stoppers in his time at Stamford Bridge, and is now looking to more than double his current earnings.
Courtois, 25, is currently on £90,000 a week, and his current deal runs until 2019, meaning the Blues may want to get the dispute resolved soon.
Real Madrid have been linked with Courtois in recent times, with the Spanish giants also looking at the likes of De Gea as they plan a big-name signing in goal this summer.
Courtois’ demands have reportedly seen Chelsea put off contract talks for the time being, though they hope to reach an agreement with the former Atletico Madrid man before the start of the new season, according to the Daily Mail.
Courtois has won two Premier League titles and the League Cup during his time at Chelsea, having also claimed La Liga, Copa del Rey and Europa League wins during his three-year loan with Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea are believed to be closing in on a deal to sign former Manchester City ‘keeper Willy Caballero as a backup to Courtois for next season, having sold Asmir Begovic to Bournemouth earlier this summer.
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