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Transfer News: Inter Milan Eye Arsenal Backup As Sommer Prepares His Exit
Transfer News – Inter Milan are interested in signing Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as a replacement for Yann Sommer, who will leave the club this summer after the hierarchy decided against renewing his contract beyond June. The story, reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, gives a clear picture of where Inter’s transfer priorities currently sit, and why a seemingly peripheral Arsenal figure has suddenly become part of a major Italian club’s planning.
How the Transfer News Switched From Spurs to Arsenal?
Inter were close to sealing a deal for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, but switched attention to Kepa after the Spurs number one was deemed too expensive, with a fee of around £17 million having been discussed. The impressive performances of Josep Martínez prompted a rethink, as Inter now see him as the natural heir to Sommer rather than a backup option.
That shift in thinking changed the entire goalkeeping strategy. Martínez moves to first choice, and a cheaper, experienced option is needed behind him. Inter want someone reliable with top-level experience, and Kepa’s trophy cabinet, which includes the Champions League and Europa League from his time at Chelsea, appeals strongly to the Nerazzurri.
Kepa, now 31, has made 11 appearances at Arsenal since his €5.8 million move from Chelsea, accepting a reduced backup role behind David Raya. He reportedly holds a relatively low release clause at Arsenal, making him a financially attractive target for Inter given his extensive European experience.
What does the Transfer News Mean for Arsenal This Summer?
This is where Arsenal’s decision becomes genuinely interesting. From Arsenal’s perspective, recouping funds from a Kepa sale would provide a welcome boost ahead of a significant summer window under sporting director Andrea Berta, with Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Ben White among those potentially departing.
Letting Kepa go makes sense financially, but Arsenal should not simply wave him goodbye and leave themselves short between the sticks. As things stand, the Gunners have not been linked with any goalkeeper, and they may only part ways with Arrizabalaga if they can find a young shot-stopper prepared to play second fiddle to Raya. That condition matters enormously. David Raya has cemented himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in European football, winning back-to-back Premier League Golden Glove awards. He is not the problem; the backup situation is.
Transfer news: Arsenal push for £80m teenager
The most realistic and sensible course of action for Arsenal is to sanction the sale, pocket whatever fee Inter offer, and immediately redirect those funds into a young, hungry goalkeeper aged 22 to 25 who has genuine development potential. A future starter rather than a proven understudy. Kepa served his purpose admirably in cup competitions this season, but his ambitions and Arsenal’s long-term goalkeeping structure no longer fully align. Selling him while there is clear Serie A interest and a transfer news cycle building around him is the right moment to act, and reinvest wisely.