Arsenal in talks to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa
According to reports, the keeper, who still belongs to Chelsea, has a release clause in his contract worth £5 million (Approximately Sh 877 million).
Former Chelsea goalkeeper and current Bournemouth number one Kepa Arrizabalaga is the target of English Premier League side Arsenal, according to reports in European dailies.
According to reports, the keeper, who still belongs to Chelsea, has a release clause in his contract worth £5 million (Approximately Sh 877 million).
Kepa, once the world’s most expensive goalkeeper after his £71.6 million move to Chelsea in 2018, has revitalized his career at Bournemouth, making 31 Premier League appearances with eight clean sheets in the 2024/25 season.
His performances, including a standout 2-1 win over Arsenal on October 19, 2024, where he made three crucial saves, have caught Arteta’s attention.
Despite Bournemouth’s interest in a permanent deal, talks have stalled, opening the door for Arsenal and other clubs.
"Arsenal are informed on £5m release clause for Kepa as option to be David Raya’s backup. Initial talks took place to be informed on deal conditions as Sky UK reports," transfers expert Fabrizio Romano reports.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Kepa is not new; in 2017, they targeted the then-23-year-old Athletic Bilbao star as a long-term replacement for Petr Čech, though he opted for Chelsea.
The Gunners are looking for a number two goalkeeper to assist David Raya in goal.
For the 2024/25 season, Raya was deputised by Brazilian Goalkeeper Neto.
