Chelsea fans here in the Football Transfer Tavern are looking up at the latest claim from the Daily Mail.
The publication seem to think that Thibaut Courtois will not be returning to Atletico Madrid for another loan spell next term.
The Belgian goalkeeper has spent the last couple of seasons on loan at the Vicente Calderon in order to get some first team action.
Our punters note that long serving Petr Cech has been simply brilliant for the Blues and totally deserving of the number one spot.
Now it seems that Jose Mourinho is determined to keep both keepers at Stamford Bridge and allow them to fight it out amongst themselves.
Our landlord pauses from pouring a pint to tell us that rumours of a swap deal involving Courtois and coveted Atletico forward Diego Costa are wide of the mark and Chelsea feel that Courtois has a long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are after a star forward but will not sacrifice one of the best keepers in the world to do it.
For his part, Courtois is keen to keep playing football week in, week out and will seek a move if he does not get the right assurances about playing time next season. Chelsea however could well price him out of a move.
Does Courtois have a long-term future at Chelsea or does this lay elsewhere? Let us know your thoughts below.
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