🚨🚨✅✅🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal Eye Kepa Arrizabalaga as Top Goalkeeper Target.
The Gunners have ended their interest in Joan García of Espanyol, shifting their full focus to landing the experienced Spaniard, who is available for around £5 million.
Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy see Kepa as a valuable addition to the squad due to his Premier League experience, tactical intelligence, and technical quality with the ball at his feet. With Aaron Ramsdale expected to depart in search of regular playing time and David Raya likely to remain first choice, Arsenal are prioritising a reliable, seasoned backup who can step in when needed and maintain the club’s standards.
Kepa, 29, spent last season on loan at Real Madrid but failed to secure a permanent move after being displaced by Andriy Lunin. With just one year remaining on his Chelsea contract, the Blues are open to offloading him permanently to reduce their wage bill.
The modest £5m price tag makes this deal an appealing low-risk option for Arsenal, especially given Kepa’s Champions League experience and prior role as Spain’s national team goalkeeper. The player is also believed to be open to a move that offers consistent involvement in a competitive squad, even as a backup.
This marks a clear shift in strategy from the Gunners, who had previously been scouting younger prospects like Joan García for the long term. Arsenal now appear to be favouring proven experience over potential, with Arteta keen to ensure depth and stability in all key positions ahead of another intense campaign across multiple competitions.
Further developments are expected in the coming days as negotiations progress.
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