Chelsea Respond as Filip Jorgensen Pushes for Exit with West Ham Now in Hot Pursuit

West Ham United have launched a bold move for Chelsea's backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, contacting the Blues amid the 23-year-old Dane's desire for regular playing time. Sources reveal that West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo, a former goalkeeper himself, is dissatisfied with his current options despite having Alphonse Areola, Mads Hermansen, and Lukasz Fabianski in the squad. Nuno believes the goalkeeping department requires strengthening, with Fabianski past his prime, Hermansen underperforming, and Areola inconsistent[1][2].

Jorgensen, signed from Villarreal in summer 2024 for around £20.7m-£21m (€23.9m), is contracted to Chelsea until 2031. He has made 31 appearances for the club, including four this season, but serves as number two to Robert Sanchez. Frustrated by limited opportunities—described in some reports as just seven outings in 2025/26—Jorgensen is open to a move, potentially on loan, to aid his development[1][2][3][7].

Chelsea's response has been firm: they informed West Ham that Jorgensen is unlikely to be available this month, citing squad depth concerns if the former Villarreal star departs. The Blues, under no financial pressure with his long-term deal, view him as a valuable asset despite criticism labeling him a "failed experiment" who has looked "dodgy" in chances given[1][2][3]. West Ham, languishing third from bottom in the Premier League with just 14 points from 21 games and facing relegation danger, also enquired about Chelsea's Axel Disasi in a potential double swoop[1][4].

Interest in Jorgensen extends beyond West Ham, with Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth reportedly making contact, intensifying the race for the £50k-a-week shot-stopper amid West Ham's deepening goalkeeper crisis[5][6]. While a deal seems improbable short-term, Jorgensen's push for minutes could force Chelsea's hand later[2].

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