Report: Arsenal chase Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, with reports indicating they are prepared to activate a five-million-pound release clause.
Kepa Arrizabalaga of Bournemouth - 3 May, 2025The 30-year-old Spaniard is keen on the move and is said to be willing to compete for the No. 1 spot with current Gunners keeper David Raya.
Kepa, who joined Chelsea from Athletic Club in the summer of 2018 for a world-record 71.8-million-pound fee for a goalkeeper, has seen his career take a number of turns.
Last summer, he signed a revised contract with the Blues that included a pay cut and the now-activated release clause. The updated deal paved the way for a loan move to Bournemouth for the 2024-25 season.
During his loan spell, Kepa was Bournemouth's first-choice goalkeeper, making 35 Premier League starts. His performances played a key role in the Cherries' historic campaign, as manager Andoni Iraola guided the club to their highest-ever top-flight finish.
With Neto returning to Bournemouth following his loan stint at Arsenal, the Gunners have moved swiftly to bolster their goalkeeping options ahead of the new season.
Mikel Arteta's side see Kepa as a strong addition to the squad, particularly given his Premier League experience and evident desire to prove himself at a top club once more.
