Arsenal are close to sealing a deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The Gunners have been looking to sign a deputy for David Raya. They were previously linked with Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, but Barcelona have now emerged as favourites to land sign him.

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.

Arsenal have identified Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga as their main target to be an understudy to David Raya, according to the Athletic, replacing Neto who spent the 2024/25 season on loan at the