Bournemouth have decided to make Kepa Arrizabalaga their number one target ahead of the summer transfer window according to reports.
Kepa spent last season on loan at Real Madrid where he won the Champions League and La Liga, but the Spanish giants opted against making a permanent move.
The 30-year-old instead signed a one year contract extension at Stamford Bridge and was sent on loan to Bournemouth for the season, where he’s impressed.
Bournemouth make Kepa decision
There’s believed to be a £5m buy option in the loan deal, whilst other Premier League clubs are also said to be interested in the Spaniard.
The Spain international has started 22 of Bournemouth’s 29 Premier League games this season and has established himself as a key part of the team, with qualification for European football a real possibility.
Kepa Arrizabalaga playing for Bournemouth.
Kepa has put in a series of impressive performances for Bournemouth. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Football Insider have now reported the Cherries have decided to make Kepa their number one transfer target this summer.
The report adds that any deal will be dependant on whether Kepa is prepared to take a wage cut and if the Blues will agree to a fee.
Kepa is expected to be one of several players leaving Stamford Bridge, with it reported as many as seven or eight players could be sold to fund moves in the market.
The goalkeeping situation at Chelsea is a bit of a mess currently with Robert Sanchez back as number one, whilst it’s still unclear how good Filip Jorgensen actually is.
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Djordje Petrovic is arguably the best keeper at the club, and whilst it’s expected he will return from Strasbourg to compete for the number shirt, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Chelsea decided to sell him.
The Blues also have highly rated teenager Mike Penders arriving, but it’s more than likely he will go on loan to gain more first team experience in a higher quality league.