Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to bring a player Chelsea are looking to get rid of in a cut-price transfer fee.
Arsenal are reportedly considering signing Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as a backup to David Raya.
The Spanish shot-stopper joined the Blues in 2018 in a big-money €80 million (£71.6 million) transfer after Thibaut Courtois left for Real Madrid.
However, the former Athletic Club man is effectively persona non grata at Stamford Bridge, having had a mixed time in West London.
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Kepa, 30, has faced criticism for his adeptness at stopping shots from distance, while simultaneously being criticised for not commanding his box with assuredness.
The Chelsea man has spent the last two seasons on loan at Real Madrid and Bournemouth, featuring in 31 Premier League games for Andoni Iraola's team.
The Spanish goalkeeper's form for the Cherries has now attracted the Gunners, as per Fabrizio Romano.
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Arsenal eye cheap Kepa deal
Romano reports that the North London side have been informed that Kepa has been made available for £5m, with Chelsea desperate to let go of the 30-year-old.
The Blues have Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen on their books, while Djordje Petrovic and Mike Penders are to return from loan deals this summer.
The Conference League winners have also been linked with a move for AC Milan shot-stopper Mike Maignan, though that deal is far from being completed and might not go through.
The situation at Chelsea leaves both parties seemingly keen to reach a resolution this summer, suggesting that Kepa, who has made 163 appearances for the Blues, could depart before pre-season.
What’s next for Chelsea?
Chelsea won the Conference League last Wednesday and will begin their Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC on June 16.
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