Chelsea to be knocked back in bid for La Liga star Maresca is keen on

Chelsea will need to up their offer to sign Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, with their opening bid set to be rejected.

The Blues have been keen to sign a new option for between the sticks, and Jorgensen is high on their wanted list as they look to create more competition for Robert Sanchez.

Djordje Petrovic is currently injured but could be sold this summer, raising the possibility of a move for a new goalkeeper.

New boss Enzo Maresca replaced Mauricio Pochettino this summer, despite the Argentine securing a top six finish in the Premier League during his only season at Stamford Bridge.

Maresca is particularly keen on Jorgensen, 22, and sees him as the ideal profile of player for his era at the club and the player is said to be keen on a swit…