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Atletico eye Reina as Courtois replacement

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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is being lined up by Atletico Madrid to replace Thibaut Courtois when he returns to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have already claimed they want Courtois back next season, leaving Atletico needing a replacement.

Reina has spent the current season on loan at Napoli. The Italian club have first option on signing him permanently, but that deal expires on May 1st. However, the Spanish keeper himself wants to return to his home country for family reasons and his agent has already held talks with Atletico over a move.

The keepers contract at Liverpool has two years left on it but there is a clause which would let him leave for about ÂŁ4.1m this summer. Barcelona were leading the race to sign the player, but their possible transfer ban has scuppered their chances.

The current offer from Atletico to Reina is a three-year deal. The only problem is the wages, as he would have to take a pay-cut to join the Spanish outfit.

By Charlie Gregory

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