Arsenal to sign most expensive goalkeeper in history for £5million

Arsenal are finalising the shock signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, talkSPORT understands.

The Gunners have been in the market for a back-up to David Raya with Neto to return to Bournemouth having made just one appearance during his loan stay.

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Mikel Arteta’s side had been keen on a move for Espanyol star Joan Garcia, but the Spaniard is set to snub a switch to the Emirates to join Barcelona.

And Arsenal have moved fast in firming up interest in their alternative, with Kepa poised to make the switch from west to north London.

Kepa enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Bournemouth where he featured in 31 Premier League games – helping the Cherries to ninth spot.

It is understood that Arsenal are now set to activate the 30-year-old’s £5m release clause at Stamford Bridge.

It’s a bargain fee for the Champions League semi-finalists, with Kepa still the world’s most expensive goalkeeper.

Chelsea forked out a whopping £71.6m in 2018 from Athletic Bilbao, but he struggled for form as he competed with Edouard Mendy for the starting jersey.

And it is believed that Kepa is up for the fight for the No1 jersey at Arsenal with two-time Golden Glove winner Raya.

More to follow…