Bournemouth are closing in on a move to sign Chelsea’s Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The 29-year-old is considered surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and is currently training with the “loan group” under loan technical coach Carlo Cudicini.
According to Fabrizio Romano, “there are still key details to sort out, but a loan deal until June 2025 (extending his contract at Chelsea until 2026) is now close after late-night talks.”
He added that if everything goes according to plan, Kepa will travel for medical tests. The Spanish goalkeeper spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, where he won his second UEFA Champions League trophy.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to offload up to 15 players before the transfer deadline on Friday, with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Trevoh Chalobah, and Romelu Lukaku available for sale.
Kepa is one option being considered, alongside Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale, as Bournemouth enter talks on multiple fronts to strengthen their options for manager Andoni Iraola.
