Sarri wants only 'motivated players' as transfer deadline approaches


Soccer Football - FA Community Shield - Manchester City v Chelsea - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 5, 2018 Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said he only wanted players "with a very high level of motivation" amid continuing uncertainty about the future of several members of his new team.

The Italian said he would talk to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois next week after the Belgian's agent Christophe Henrotay was quoted as saying his client was keen to leave Stamford Bridge, with Real Madrid touted as a possible destination during the transfer window, which closes on Thursday.

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