Chelsea flop Kepa Arrizabalaga is close to joining Arsenal, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The Gunners have been looking to sign a deputy to first-choice goalkeeper David Raya. They

One week into the summer transfer window, and Arsenal look to have secured their first player, with David Ornstein reporting that the Gunners will sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for a fee in the range of £5 million.

The Spain international, who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, has a £5million release clause in his Chelsea contract. Arsenal see that as a potential market opportunity, enabling them to recruit a goalkeeper with Premier League and Champions League experience for an affordable fee.