Arsenal are close to finalising a deal to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The Athletic reported on June 6 that Arsenal had made Arrizabalaga their top target as they look to recruit a deputy to first-choice goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal had previously targeted Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, but Barcelona now appear favourites to sign the 24-year-old.
Arrizabalaga has a £5million ($6.77m) release clause in his Chelsea contract, which he signed before joining Bournemouth on loan for the 2024-25 season. That extension added a year onto his terms, which now run until June 2026, but also significantly reduced his salary.
The Spaniard joined Chelsea for a £71.6m fee from Athletic Club in 2018 and has featured 163 times for the west London side, winning four major honours.