While Arsenal fans desperately await the finalization of Martin Zubimendi’s transfer and the arrival of a genuine striker – either Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, or someone else – the club’s management is set to sign – a goalkeeper?!And not just any custodian, but still the most expensive shot-stopper in football’s history, Kepa Arrizabalaga.Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to finalise his move to Arsenal in a £5m deal this week.— @SkySports pic.twitter.com/VcTvLJ6VUY— The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) June 25, 2025 The Spaniard – for whom Chelsea splashed out a record €80 million, bringing him from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 – spent the last two seasons on loans at Real Madrid and Bournemouth, and now is set to leave the Blues. His deal with the Stamford Bridge side expires in a year, and this is the club’s last chance to earn something from his transfer.On the one hand, Arsenal’s move is relatively clear, as Mikel Arteta’s crew would get a quality goalie for just £5 million, though David Raya’s position in the XI is certainly extremely safe as long as the Basque is the manager. For that exact reason, Kepa’s move is confusing.Milan want Arsenal’s forgotten championHe had a terrific season with Bournemouth, making 35 appearances and keeping nine clean sheets in all competitions. Moreover, the Cherries’ manager, Andoni Iraola, publicly declared that he’d like to keep him permanently as his #1 choice between the posts.Nevertheless, the 30-year-old’s preferences are apparently different, as he’d obviously rather be an understudy at Arsenal, than a starter at Bournemouth.Apart from the Gunners, Chelsea will benefit as well since they’ll finally get rid of at least one of seven (?!) custodians they currently have under contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_8992152##
