Jorginho. Kai Havertz. Raheem Sterling. Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have no qualms about bringing in players directly from their city rivals, now comes the next man.
It revolves around Kepa Arrizabalaga, “the world’s most expensive goalkeeper” when he was signed by Chelsea for a whopping £71.6 million in 2018. Last season, the partially frozen Chelsea goalkeeper was on loan at Bournemouth, where he has convinced the Arsenal management and Arteta.
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The hyperactive transfer journalist Romano reports Arsenal have activated Kepa’s £5 million buyout clause. The Spaniard and Arsenal have also agreed on the terms.
This means that the 30-year-old will act as a backup for compatriot and first choice David Raya. We saw what Kepa had in him last season for Bournemouth, so this is a strong signing. Especially at this sum.
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