Arsenal bolstered their goalkeeping options on Tuesday with the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from London rivals Chelsea for a reported £5 million (Approximately Sh890 million) fee, with more new faces expected at the Emirates Stadium this summer.

The 30-year-old Spaniard remains the most expensive goalkeeper in history after his £71-million move to Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.

After a few shaky years at Chelsea, he left Stamford Bridge, having failed to deliver on the huge price tag, as he fell down the pecking order before spending the past two seasons on loan at Real Madrid and Bournemouth.

Kepa is expected to act as back-up to established Arsenal No 1 David Raya.

"I think we are so close to winning and, hopefully, altogether, we can achieve it," Kepa said in an Arsenal statement.

The Spanish international becomes Arsenal's first signing of the close season.

Martin Zubimendi is also on the verge of arriving at the Emirates from Real Sociedad, while talks are at an advanced stage for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard.

The Gunners have also been linked with a winger and a striker, with the likes of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig and Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Gyokeres sounded out as striking candidates according to UK media.

In recent times they have been linked to Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze and Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.

"We are really happy to have Kepa joining us," said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

"He brings a wealth of experience, which his teammates will benefit from, and he has a real hunger to win.

"Kepa works hard and will elevate our levels. I know he will fit in perfectly, already knowing some of his teammates, and we are really excited about his future with us."