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Chelsea launch second bid of £4m for Celtic's Craig Gordon - Sky sources

By Sky Sports News HQ

Sunday 29 January 2017 23:30, UK

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 17: Craig Gordon of Celtic gestures during the Scottish Cup Semi Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 17, 2
Image: Craig Gordon is still wanted by Celtic, who want to give him a new contract

Chelsea have launched a second bid of £4m for Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon, according to Sky sources.

The Blues are on the hunt for a replacement for Asmir Begovic, who is the subject of an offer from Bournemouth, and had an initial offer for Gordon rejected on Friday.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says he wants Gordon to stay and sign a new deal, and Sky Sports News HQ understands the club are preparing a new contract for the 'keeper that will last until 2021.

Shinji Okazaki of Leicester City scores the opening goal past Asmir Begovic of Chelsea
Image: Asmir Begovic is the subject of an offer from Bournemouth, according to Sky sources

This 34-year old Scotland No 1's present deal expires in 18 months' time.

The former Hearts and Sunderland stopper has won two league titles and two Scottish Cups with the Hoops and has already featured 34 times this season.

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Gordon is one of three goalkeepers Chelsea are considering as a replacement for Begovic, according to Sky sources.

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Espanyol's Diego Lopez and Fernando Muslera of Galatasaray are also being considered.